Light and Life ‎#66

66. Beautiful realm of delight

1 Have you heard of the land where the ransom'd dwell?
Beautiful realm of delight;
'Tis a land of rare splendor, Oh, who can tell
Of this wonderfu city of light?

Refrain:
Beautiful, beautiful city,
beautiful, beautiful city,
Zion, the beautiful,
Zion, the beautiful,
beautiful city of light.

2 Have you heard of its streets that are pav'd with gold?
Beautiful realm of delight;
There the saints of all ages, the face behold
Of their Saviour, who giveth it light. [Refrain]

3 Have you heard of its rivers--its crystal streams?
Beautiful realm of delight;
Of the sun that shines brightly, with healing beams,
Never setting in darkness of night. [Refrain]

4 All its walls are of jasper--of pearl its gates,
Beautiful realm of delight;
There a crown of rejoicing the saint awaits,
When he enters its "portals of light." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Have you heard of the land where the ransom'd dwell?
• Title: Beautiful realm of delight
• Author: R. G. Staples
• Refrain First Line: Beautiful, beautiful city
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From "Fount of Blessing," by per

Tune Information

• Name: [Have you heard of the land where the ransom'd dwell?]
• Composer: M. J. Munger
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.