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Text:There is a land immortal
Author:George MacKellar
Tune:CASKEY
Composer:Theodore E. Perkins

603. There is a land immortal

1 There is a land immortal,
The beautiful of lands,
Beside its ancient portal
A silent sentry stands;
He only can undo it,
And open wide the door;
And mortals who pass through it,
Are mortal nevermore.

2 Though dark and drear the passage
That leadeth to the gate,
Yet grace attends the message,
To souls that watch and wait:
And at the time appointed
A messenger comes down,
And guides the Lord's anointed
From cross to glory's crown.

3 Their sighs are lost in singing,
They're blessèd in their tears;
Their journey heavenward winging,
They leave on earth their fears:
Death like an angel seemeth;
"We welcome thee," they cry;
Their face with glory beameth--
'Tis life for them to die!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: There is a land immortal
Author: George MacKellar (1845)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Heaven: Anticipated; Immortality
Tune Information
Name: CASKEY
Composer: Theodore E. Perkins
Meter: 7s, 6s D.



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