The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#12

12. In the far better land of glory and light

1 In the far better land of glory and light,
The ransomed are singing in garments of white,
The harpers are harping, and all the bright train
Sing the song of Redemption,--The Lamb that was slain;
The harpers are harping, and all the bright train
Sing the song of Redemption,--The Lamb that was slain.

2 Like the sound of the sea swells their chorus of praise,
Round the star-circled crown of the Ancient of Days.
And thrones and dominions re-echo the strain
Of Glory eternal to Him that was slain;
And thrones and dominions re-echo the strain
Of Glory eternal to Him that was slain.

3 Dear Saviour, may we, with our voices so faint,
Sing the chorus celestial with angel and saint?
Yes! yes! we will sing, and thine ear we will gain
In the Song of Redemption,--The Lamb that was slain.

4 Now children and teachers and friends all unite
In a loud Hallelujah with the ransom'd in light;
To Jesus we’ll sing that melodious strain,
The song of Redemption,--The Lamb that was slain.

Text Information

• First Line: In the far better land of glory and light
• Author: Rev. E. S. Porter. D. D.
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 12 and 108 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: SONG OF REDEMPTION
• Composer: E. J. Day
• Meter: 11s
• Key: G Major or modal