The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#187

187. Whither, pilgrims, are you going

1 Whither, pilgrims, are you going,
Each with staff in hand?
We are going on a journey,
At the kings command;

Chorus:
Over plains, and hills, and valleys,
We are going to His palace,
We are going to His palace,
In the better land.

2 Fear you not the way so lonely,
You, a feeble band?
No, for friends unseen are near us,
Angels round us stand;

Chorus:
Christ our leader walks beside us,
He will guard, and He will guide us,
He will guard, and He will guide us,
To the better land.

3 Tell me, pilgrims, what you hope for
In the better land?
Spotless robes and crowns of glory
From a Saviour’s hand;
We shall drink of life’s clear river,
We shall dwell with God forever,
We shall dwell with God forever
In the better land.

4 Will you let me travel with you
To the better land?
Come away, we bid you welcome,
To our little band.
Come, O come! we cannot leave you,
Christ is waiting to receive you,
Christ is waiting to receive you
In the better land.

Text Information

• First Line: Whither, pilgrims, are you going
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PILGRIM'S SONG
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain