Gloria Deo ‎#571

571. This World is Bright and Fair We Know

1 This world is bright and fair, we know;
The skies are arched in glory;
The stars shine on, the sweet flowr’s blow,
And tell their blessed story.

2 But softer than the summer’s breath,
And fairer than its roses,
Will be the clime afar, when death
The pearly gate uncloses;

3 The land where broken ties shall twine,
And fond hearts will not sever,
Where love’s pure light shall brighter shine,
Forever and forever!

Text Information

• First Line: This world is bright and fair, we know
• Title: This World is Bright and Fair We Know
• Author: Albert Leighton
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: MERRILL
• Composer: S. M. Bixby
• Meter: 8s & 7s.