The Lamb that Was Slain

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In the far better land of glory and light

Author: Elbert S. Porter
Published in 55 hymnals

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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.

Source: The New Sabbath School Hosanna: enlarged and improved: a choice collection of popular hymns and tunes, original and selected: for the Sunday school and the family circle... #12

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Author: Elbert S. Porter

Porter, Elbert Stothoff, D.D. (October 23, 1820--February 26, 1888). Reformed Church of America. Editor Christian Intelligencer for 14 years. The Church Hymnary, 1891, gives his birth date as 1819. --Robert G. McCutchan, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line:	In the far better land of glory and light
Title:	The Lamb that Was Slain
Author:	Elbert S. Porter
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Hallelujah to the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
Copyright:	Public Domain