Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 ‎#234

234. The Word "Good-bye"

1 A dismal spectre, dark and tall,
Here throws its shadow over all;
But in that blessed land on high
Is never heard the word, good-bye.

Refrain:
O happy land, O blessed land,
Where no one gives the parting hand;
In that fair land above the sky,
Is never heard the word, good-bye.

2 It enters ev’ry home on earth,
It enters halls of joy and mirth;
The laugh is hushed, we breathe a sigh,
As we are forced to say, good-bye. [Refrain]

3 But when we meet in heav’n above,
We’ll never leave the friends we love;
Together there, while ages fly,
We’ll never hear the word, good-bye. [Refrain]

4 Tho’ now we give the parting hand,
We’ll meet up yonder in that land,
Where we will see no weeping eye,
Caused by these words, good-bye, good-bye. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: A dismal spectre, dark and tall
• Title: The Word "Good-bye"
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: O happy land, O blessed land
• Publication Date: 1897
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [A dismal spectre, dark and tall]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Public Domain.