The New Century Hymnal ‎#447

447. Beams of Heaven as I Go

1 Beams of heaven, as I go
through this wilderness of woe,
guide my heart in peaceful ways,
turn my midnights into days;
When in life's shadows I would grope,
faith always sees a star of hope,
And soon from all life's grief and danger
I shall be free some day.

Refrain:
I do not know how long 'twill be,
now what the future holds for me,
But this I know, if Jesus leads me,
I shall get home some day.

2 Oftentimes my sky is clear,
joy abounds without a tear,
though a day's so bright begun,
clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. [Refrain]
There'll be a day that's always bright,
a day that never yields to night,
And in its light the streets of glory
I shall behold some day.

3 Burdens now may crush me down,
disappointments all around,
troubles speak in mournful sigh,
sorrow through a tear-stained eye.
There is a world where pleasure reigns,
no mourning soul shall roam its plains,
And to that land of peace and glory
I want to go some day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go
• Title: Beams of Heaven as I Go
• Author: Charles Albert Tindley (c. 1960, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.56.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Eternal Life; Freedom and Liberation: Spiritual; Peace: Inner; Struggle and Conflict; Year A: Easter 6

Tune Information

• Name: SOME DAY
• Composer: Charles Albert Tindley (c. 1906)
• Transcriber: F. A. Clark (1906)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.56.
• Key: E♭ Major