Calvary Songs ‎#103c

103c. 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.

Refrain:
There is sweet rest in heaven,
There is sweet rest in heaven,
There is sweet rest, there is sweet rest,
There is sweet rest in heaven.

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

3 Their sighs are lost in singing,
They're blessed 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! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There is a land immortal
• Refrain First Line: There is sweet rest in heaven
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

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