The Voice of Praise ‎#129

129. The Heavenly Summerland

1 Beyond the winter's storms and blight,
Beyond the summer's shining strand,
There waits a land of joy and light--
O bright and fadeless summerland!

Chorus:
O summerland, that gleams afar,
Beyond the light of sun or star
O summerland, O summer land
We long for thee, dear summerland.

2 No ling'ring shadow of the night
Shall dim the glory of that shore;
There all is joy and song and light,
And rest and peace forevermore! [Chorus]

3 No parting word, no tears nor pain,
Shall pass those portals fair and bright,
There parted friends shall meet again,
Within that land of love and light! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Beyond the winter's storms and blight
• Title: The Heavenly Summerland
• Author: Alice Jean Cleator
• Refrain First Line: O summerland, that gleams afar
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [Beyond the winter's storms and blight]
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall
• Key: E♭ Major