The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12186

12186. Out Of The Shadow-Land

1 Out of the shadow-land, into the sunshine,
Cloudless, eternal, that fades not away;
Softly and tenderly Jesus hath called him
Home, where the ransomed are gathering today.

Refrain:
Silently, peacefully, angels have borne him,
Into the beautiful mansions above;
There shall he rest from earth’s toiling forever,
Safe in the arms of God’s infinite love.

2 Out of the shadow-land, weary and changeful,
Out of the valley of sorrow and night,
Into the rest of the life everlasting,
Into the summer of endless delight. [Refrain]

3 Out of the shadow-land, over life’s ocean,
Into the rapture and joy of the Lord,
Safe in the Father’s house, welcomed by angels,
His the bright crown and eternal reward. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Out of the shadow-land, into the sunshine
• Title: Out Of The Shadow-Land
• Author: Ira David Sankey (1900)
• Refrain First Line: Silently, peacefully, angels have borne him
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Appropriate for funeral services. Change him/his to her/hers if appropriate.

Tune Information

• Name: [Out of the shadow-land, into the sunshine]
• Composer: Ira David Sankey
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain