Timeless Truths ‎#457

457. Look Away to Heaven

1 Look away, dear pilgrim, to heaven above:
Jesus is waiting for you;
Set aside earth’s striving, and seek treasure of
That realm beyond earthly view.

Refrain:
Look away to heaven—what glory awaits!
Watch, lest this world drag you down;
Dropping all distractions, then press for those gates—
There is your mansion and crown!

2 Never will you find what you need here to live:
This world cannot satisfy;
Jesus has the joy that this world cannot give,
And greater joys are on high. [Refrain]

3 Just a moment more and the trumpet shall sound—
Jesus is waiting for me;
Heaven has my heart-strings, for heaven I’m bound,
With Him in heaven I’ll be! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Look away, dear pilgrim, to heaven above
• Title: Look Away to Heaven
• Author: J. A. E. (2006)
• Refrain First Line: Look away to heaven - what glory awaits!
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 D
• Scripture:
  Colossians 3:1-3
  ;
  Matthew 6:19-21
• Topic: Exhortation
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Look_Away_to_Heaven)

Tune Information

• Name: [Look away, dear pilgrim, to heaven above]
• Composer: Joel A. Erickson (2006)
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Look_Away_to_Heaven)