The Cyber Hymnal ‎#16278

16278. Heav'n Is The Seat Of Light And Bliss

1 Heav’n is the seat of light and bliss,
Where perfect spirits dwell;
There they behold the Savior’s face,
And all His glories tell.

2 In rapturous songs to Jesus’ name,
They grateful spend their breath;
Eternally His race proclaim,
Who saves from sin and death.

3 Prostrate before His feet they lie,
And high their voices raise;
"Worthy the Lamb, once slain" they cry,
And give Him endless praise.

4 Let lasting honors crown His head,
Who bought us with His blood;
And every tongue and nation spread
His triumphs all abroad.

5 When shall we join the sacred throng,
And worship with them there?
Lofty like theirs shall be our song,
And God vouchsafe to hear.

Text Information

• First Line: Heav’n is the seat of light and bliss
• Title: Heav'n Is The Seat Of Light And Bliss
• Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: MOLINE by William J. Kirkpatrick, MORROW'S HILL by Charles E. Pollock, MILWAUKEE by Daniel W. Prothero

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT CALVARY
• Composer: Robert Prescott Stewart, 1825-1894
• Meter: CM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain