Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School ‎#48

48. Is Not This the Land of Beulah?

1 I am dwelling on a mountain,
Where the golden sunlight gleams
O’er a land whose wondrous beauty
Far exceeds my fondest dreams;
Where the air is pure, ethereal,
Laden with the breath of flowers,
That are blooming by the fountain,
’Neath the amaranthine bowers.

Refrain:
Is not this the land of Beulah?
Blessed, blessed land of light;
Where the flowers bloom forever,
And the sun is always bright.

2 I can see far down the mountain,
Where I wandered weary years,
Often hindered in my journey,
By the ghosts of doubt and fears;
Broken vows and disappointments
Thickly scattered all the way.
Let them there; I’ve found my Saviour;
He has been my strength and stay. [Refrain]

3 I am drinking at the fountain,
Where I ever would abide;
For I’ve tasted life’s pure river,
And my soul is satisfied.
There’s no thirst for earthly pleasures,
Nor adornments rich and gay,
For I’ve found a richer treasure,
One that fadeth not away. [Refrain]

4 Oh! The cross has wondrous glory;
Oft I’ve proved this to be true;
When I’m in the way so narrow,
I can see a pathway through;
And how sweetly Jesus whispers,
“Take the cross, thou need’st not fear;
I have tried this way before thee,
And the glory lingers near.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am dwelling on a mountain
• Title: Is Not This the Land of Beulah?
• Refrain First Line: Is not this the land of Beulah
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1891
• Topic: Land of Promise

Tune Information

• Name: [I am dwelling on a mountain]
• Arranger: J. H. K.