Voices of Praise ‎#216

216. We speak of the realms of the blest

1 We speak of the realms of the blest,
Of that country so bright and so fair;
And oft are its glories confess'd;
But what must it be to be there?

2 We speak of its pathways of gold,
Of its walls deck'd with jewels most rare,
Its wonders and pleasures untold--
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?

4 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?

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We speak of the realms of the blest
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Burial; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: REALMS OF THE BLEST
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: A♭ Major