The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#586

586. Far, Far Beyond the Starry Sky

1 Far, far beyond the starry sky
There is a blessed land,
By faith we see its mountains rise
As made by God's own hand,
O happy land of fairest flow'rs!
Eternal joys and bliss
Await the weary wanderer,
Sweet rest and happiness.

2 No words of man can ever tell
The joys so full and free;
Yet yearnings fill my longing soul
In that fair land to be.
Tho' pain and sorry here my lot,
I know they shall depart,
For rays of faith and hope, O Lord,
Illume my longing heart.

3 Its glorious gates are open wide
To all who trust the Lord;
Who consecrate their lives to Him—
Accept His precious Word.
In silent penitential tears
Confess their guilt and sin,
Peace to the weary wand'ring heart
The Lord now gives within.

4 'Tis but a little while on earth
Where fleeting time shall cease;
But ever on that blessed shore
Shall reign eternal peace.
The yoke of sin we've cast behind,
O grasp this truth, my heart!
When the redeemed shall meet above
And there shall never part.

Text Information

• First Line: Far, far beyond the starry sky
• Title: Far, Far Beyond the Starry Sky
• Translator: Jacob D. Toews, b. 1903
• Author: Carl Plank, 1801-1825
• Meter: C.M.D. 8.6.8.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:16
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Heaven: Yearning, Hope for
• Copyright: Text of hymn by Jacob D. Toews. Used by permission.
• Notes: They desire a better country. Heb. 11:16. Willing rather to be … present with the Lord. II Cor. 5:8.

Tune Information

• Name: FAR, FAR BEYOND
• Meter: C.M.D. 8.6.8.6.D.
• Key: G Major
• Source: English Folk Melody
• Notes: M.M. 76