The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9921

9921. Far Beyond The Dark Blue Sea

1 Far beyond the dark blue sea,
Many little children dwell,
In a land of misery,
Where no gentle voices tell
Those glad tidings which impart
Joy and comfort to the heart.

2 But they bend, from day to day,
To their gods, of wood and stone,
For the Gospel’s cheering ray
Has not made the Savior known;
Few the beams of heav’nly light
Shining in their dreadful night.

3 Children dear, if you have found
Pardon through the Savior’s blood,
Seek to spread the joyful sound,
Seek to bring their souls to God;
Share those blessings rich and true,
Which He kindly gives to you

Text Information

• First Line: Far beyond the dark blue sea
• Title: Far Beyond The Dark Blue Sea
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Source: The Sabbath School Gem by Asa Hull (Boston: H. V. Degen & Son, 1863)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SCOTIA
• Composer: William Daylrymple MacLagan, 1826-1910
• Meter: 77.77 77
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain