Gospel Praise Book. ‎#276

276. The Realms of the Blest

1 We speak of the realms of the blest,
That country so bright and so fair;
And oft are its glories confess’d;
But what must it be to be there?

Chorus:
What must it be to be there?
What must it be to be there?
If its wonders and pleasures can ne’er be told,
O what must it be to be there?

2 We speak of its pathway of gold,
Its walls deck’d with jewels most rare;
Its wonders and pleasures untold,
But what must it be to be there? [Chorus]

3 We speak of its freedom from sin,
From sorrow, temptation, and care—
From trials without and within;
But what must it be to be there? [Chorus]

4 Then let us ‘midst pleasure or woe,
For heaven our spirits prepare;
And shortly we also shall know,
And feel what it is to be there. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We speak of the realms of the blest
• Title: The Realms of the Blest
• Author: Mrs. M. E. Mills
• Refrain First Line: What must it be to be there
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: [We speak of the realms of the blest]
• Composer: Asa Hull