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We Shall See the King Some Day

Representative Text

1 Tho' the way we journey may be often drear,
We shall see the King some day;
On that blessèd morning clouds will disappear;
We shall see the King some day.

Chorus:
We shall see the King some day,
We will shout and sing some day;
Gathered ’round the throne,
When He shall call His own,
We shall see the King some day.

2 After pain and anguish, after toil and care,
We shall see the King some day;
Thro' the endless ages joy and blessing share,
We shall see the King some day. (Chorus)

3 After foes are conquered, after battles won,
We shall see the King some day;
After strife is over, after set of sun,
We shall see the King some day. (Chorus)

4 There with all the loved ones who have gone before,
We shall see the King some day;
Sorrow past forever, on that peaceful shore,
We shall see the King some day. (Chorus)


Source: Favorite Hymns of Praise #498

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Pseudonyms: Mary Slater… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Though the way we journey may be often drear
Title: We Shall See the King Some Day
Author: Lewis E. Jones (1906)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We shall see the King some day
Publication Date: 1906
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #7246
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Small Church Music #6267
  • PDF Score (PDF)

Instances

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #727

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #750

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Sacred Selections for the Church #6

Sacred Songs of the Church #566

Audio

Small Church Music #6267

Standard Songs Of The Church #30

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The Cyber Hymnal #7246

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