The Evergreen ‎#94

94. Heaven Within Us

1 It is time to be thinking of Heaven,
So our teachers most earnestly say;
But the heaven to which they would lead us,
Is a land that is far, far away.

Chorus:
A heaven is here,
A heaven of love,
A heaven of peace,
Like that above.

2 And they tell us that o'er the dark river
We will land on the heavenly shore;
True, but is it not wiser and better
To discern that bright Canaan before? [Chorus]

3 "The kingdom of God is within you,"
So the greatest of teachers hath said;
And the faithful and loving have found it
And enjoyed it, before they were dead. [Chorus]

4 "The kingdom of God is within you;"
Then let doubtings and sorrow depart;
For the kingdom of God is within you;
It dwells in the sanctified heart. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: It is time to be thinking of Heaven
• Title: Heaven Within Us
• Author: Prof. T. C. Upham
• Refrain First Line: A heaven is here
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [It is time to be thinking of Heaven]
• Composer: T. Martin Towne
• Incipit: 55513 54326 11765
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.