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The two worlds

This world is bright and fair, we know

Author: Albert Laighton
Tune: MERRILL (Bixby)
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 This world is bright and fair, we know;
The skies are arched in glory;
The stars shine on, the sweet flowr’s blow,
And tell their blessed story.

2 But softer than the summer’s breath,
And fairer than its roses,
Will be the clime afar, when death
The pearly gate uncloses;

3 The land where broken ties shall twine,
And fond hearts will not sever,
Where love’s pure light shall brighter shine,
Forever and forever!

Source: Gloria Deo: a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Public Worship in all Departments of the Church #571

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Author: Albert Laighton

Laighton, Albert. (Portsmouth, New Hampshire, January 8, 1829--1887). In 1859 he published a volume of poems, and contributed to other poetical publications. --Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith (1875), DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: This world is bright and fair, we know
Title: The two worlds
Author: Albert Laighton
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)
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Gloria Deo #571

Gloria Deo #571
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Praise in Song #186

Praise in Song #186
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Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith #522

Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith #522
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Sunday School Service Book and Hymnal #161

Sunday School Service Book and Hymnal #161
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The Church and Home Hymnal #276a

The Church and Home Hymnal #276a

The Friends' Hymnal #d625

The Friends' Hymnal #d625
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The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society #a571

The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society #a571

The St. Alban Hymnal #d439

The St. Alban Hymnal #d439
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