Gospel Praise Book. ‎#106

106. The Spirit's Welcome

1 When we hear the music ringing
In the bright celestial dome;
When sweet angel voices singing,
Gladly bid us welcome home;
To the land of ancient story,
Where the spirit knows no care;
In that land of light and glory,
Shall we know each other there?

Chorus:
Shall we know, shall we know,
Shall we know each other there?

2 When the holy angels meet us,
As we go to join their band,
Shall we know the friends that greet us
In the glorious spirit land?
Shall we see the same eyes shining
On us, as in days of yore?
Shall we feel their dear arms twining
Fondly round us, as before? [Chorus]

3 Yes, my earth-worn soul rejoices,
And my weary heart grows light;
For the thrilling angel voices,
And the angel faces bright
That shall welcome us in heaven
Are the loved of long ago,
And to them ‘tis kindly given
Thus their mortal friends to know. [Chorus]

4 O, ye weary, sad, and tossed ones,
Droop not, faint not by the way;
Ye shall join the loved and lost ones
In the land of perfect day!
Harp-strings touched by angel fingers
Murmured in my raptured ear;
Evermore their sweet song lingers—
“We shall know each other there.” [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When we hear the music ringing
• Title: The Spirit's Welcome
• Refrain First Line: Shall we know, shall we know
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Christ's Name and Grace Extolled

Tune Information

• Name: [When we hear the music ringing]
• Composer: Asa Hull