The Little Minstrel ‎#24

24. Iowa

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

2 We speak of the pathways of gold,
Of its walls decked with jewels so rare,
Of its wonders and pleasures untold,
But what must it be to be there?
But what must it be to be there?

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?
But what must it be to be there?

4 We speak of its service of love,
The robes which the glorified wear,
The Church of the Firstborn above,
But what must it be to be there?
But what must it be to be there?

Text Information

• First Line: We speak of the realms of the blest
• Title: Iowa
• Refrain First Line: But what must it be to be there?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: IOWA
• Composer: A. D. Fillmore
• Meter: 8s
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.