Light and Life Songs ‎#106

106. A Taste of Heaven Here

1 I used to think that Heaven was very far away,
That earth below was but a desert drear;
But since the Holy Spirit brought comfort to my soul,
I know I’ve had a taste of Heaven here.

Chorus:
I know I’ve had a taste of heaven here,
For nothing earthly doth the same appear;
Such blissful waves of love,
Swept o’er me from above,
And now I know that Heav’n is very near.

2 I used to think that evil must in my heart abide,
That no one while on earth was free from sin;
But glory, hallelujah! He cleansed me from it all,
That He, Himself, might come and reign within. [Chorus]

3 O yes, my life is happy, since He has full control,
I’ve no desire for things that once I craved;
I’m satisfied completely, and love to shout aloud,
“O hallelujah! praise the Lord! I’m saved!” [Chorus]

4 Now come and seek this blessing and taste of Heaven, too!
Let Jesus have possession of your soul.
He’ll satisfy that longing, which ever will be felt,
Until you yield yourself to His control. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I used to think that Heaven was very far away
• Title: A Taste of Heaven Here
• Author: E. G. Y.
• Refrain First Line: I know I've had a taste of heaven here
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [I used to think that Heaven was very far away]
• Composer: Edna G. Young