Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#603

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
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CASKEY
• Composer: Theodore E. Perkins
• Meter: 7s, 6s D.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.