The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8817

8817. On The Heights

1 There’s a life on the heights, O Christian,
Up, up from thy low estate!
Cut loose from the sins that beset thee,
And lay aside every weight.

Refrain:
Stay not in the mist laden valley;
Look not on the earth, but above;
Rise, rise in the strength of thy Savior,
And climb to the hilltops of love.

2 There’s a glow on the heights, O Christian!
Why longer in shadow abide?
The storm clouds of care and of sorrow
Are bright on the heavenward side. [Refrain]

3 There’s a song on the heights, O Christian!
A thrilling and jubilant strain;
It tells of a perfect salvation
Thro’ Jesus, the Lamb that was slain. [Refrain]

4 There’s a view from the heights, O Christian!
The gleam of a far away shore;
And hearts that are faint for the homeland
Gain courage and patience once more. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There’s a life on the heights, O Christian
• Title: On The Heights
• Author: Elizabeth Cheney
• Refrain First Line: Stay not in the mist laden valley
• Meter: 98.98 D
• Language: English
• Source: Our Praise in Song by John R. Sweney, William J. Kirkpatrick and Henry L. Gilmour (Philadephia: John J. Hood, 1893)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MANAGUA
• Composer: John Robson Sweney
• Meter: 98.98 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain