The Numberless Host

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When we enter the portals of glory, And the great host of ransomed we see

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [When we enter the portals of glory] (Blackmer)
Published in 26 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 When we enter the portals of glory,
And the great host of ransom'd we see,
As the numberless sand of the sea-shore,
What a wonderful sight that will be.

Chorus:
Numberless as the sand of the sea-shore,
Numberless as the sand of the shore;
Oh, what a sight ‘twill be,
When the ransomed host we see,
As numberless as the sand of the sea-shore.

2 When we see all the sav'd of the ages,
Who from cruel death partings are free,
Greeting there with a heavenly greeting,
What a wonderful sight that will be. [Chorus]

3 When we stand by the beautiful river,
‘Neath the shade of the life-giving tree,
Gazing out o’er the fair land of promise,
What a wonderful sight that will be. [Chorus]

4 When we look on the form that redeem'd us,
And his glory and majesty see,
While as King of the saints he is reigning,
What a wonderful sight that will be. [Chorus]

Source: Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) #65

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	When we enter the portals of glory, And the great host of ransomed we see
Title:	The Numberless Host
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Numberless as the sand of the sea shore
Copyright:	Public Domain