Eden Fair and Bright

1 O Paradise! O Eden bright!
O could I pierce the veil
That hides thee from my longing sight,
But earthly senses fail.
I know that glorious scenes abound
Within thy portals fair,
That angel’s harmonies resound
And thrill thy balmy air.

Chorus:
O Paradise! O Eden bright!
I long to enter there;
O Paradise! O Eden bright!
O home of joy and light!

2 O Paradise! O Eden bright!
When first the earth was born
Thou stood’st revealed in heaven’s light
With all that could adorn;
There fairest flow’rs of richest hue
On purling waters smiled,
And fruitage sweet on branches grew,
That wav’d in breezes mild. [Chorus]

3 O Paradise! O Eden bright!
Thou home of innocence;
‘Twas sin that winged from earth thy flight
And sent thee grieving hence.
No cherub now with flaming sword
Stands guard before thy gate,
But loving angels of the Lord
Our coming longing wait. [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #304

• MIDI file from Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #304