21. We sing of the realms of the blest

1 We sing 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?
But what must it be to be there?

2 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?
But what must it be to be there?

3 We speak of its service of love,
The robes which the glorified wear,
The Church of the first-born above,
But what must it be to be there?
But what must it be to be there?

4 Do thou, Lord, 'midst pleasure and woe,
For heaven our spirits prepare;
Then, soon shall we joyfully know,
And feel what it is to be there.

5 Then anthems of praise we will sing,
When safe in that Heavenly rest,
To Jesus, our Saviour and King.
Who reigns in the Realms of the Blest.

Text Information
First Line: We sing of the realms of the blest
Language: English
Publication Date: 1871
Tune Information
Name: REALMS OF THE BLEST
Composer: B. Manly, Jr. (D. D. )
Meter: 8s
Key: F Major or modal



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