The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12993

12993. We Seek A Rest Beyond The Skies

We seek a rest beyond the skies,
In everlasting day;
Through floods and flames the passage lies,
But Jesus guards the way:
The swelling flood, and raging flame,
Hear and obey His word;
Then let us triumph in His name,
Our Savior is the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: We seek a rest beyond the skies
• Title: We Seek A Rest Beyond The Skies
• Author: John Newton
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 3
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CAMP SAKIMA
• Composer: Joshua Gill (1891)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain