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No Sorrow There

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1 No sorrow there in yonder clime,
Beyond the troubled waves of time;
No dreary nights nor weeping eyes,
No aching hearts, nor broken ties.

Refrain:
O perfect rest, O calm repose,
Where life's clear stream in beauty flows!
And we can sing, without a care,
No sorrow there, no sorrow there.

2 Ah, who would dwell forever here,
Away from those we hold so dear—
Away from Him whose wondrous love
Prepares for us a home above? [Refrain]

3 A little while our watch to keep,
A little while to wake and sleep,
To bear the cross, endure the pain—
And then with Christ forever reign. [Refrain]

Source: Sacred Songs No. 1: compiled and arranged for use in gospel meetings, Sunday schools, prayer meetings and other religious services #95

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: No sorrow there in yonder clime
Title: No Sorrow There
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O perfect rest, O calm repose
Copyright: Public Domain

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