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Eternity

Author: D. O. T. Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Heavenly Home Anticipation First Line: I stood at the time-beaten portals Refrain First Line: Oh, eternity! Long eternity! Used With Tune: [I stood at the time-beaten portals]

Who Will Shine as the Stars?

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 12.9.12.9.6.9.6.6.9 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: As the pure glowing sky on a clear summer day Refrain First Line: They shall shine as the stars Lyrics: 1 As the pure glowing sky on a clear summer day, When sweet fragrance is filling the air, Shall the wise brightly shine in that land far away As the firmament cloudless and fair. Refrain: They shall shine as the stars, In that land of delight over there; In that home of the blest, Where no foe can molest, Let me fly to my rest over there. 2 They that turn many souls unto righteousness here, Who are toiling by day and by night, Soon will shine as the stars evermore over there, And shall reap their reward with delight. [Refrain] 3 As we part here on earth with our loved ones at home, Weeping eyes, aching hearts, though we leave, For the Master we’ll work ere the long night shall come, Then a crown from His hand we’ll receive. [Refrain] Scripture: Daniel 12:3 Used With Tune: [As the pure glowing sky on a clear summer day] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Who_Will_Shine_as_the_Stars); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (8); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (553)

When the Saints Go Marching In

Author: Unknown Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.9.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Anticipation First Line: I am just a lonesome trav'ler Refrain First Line: Oh, when the saints go marching in Lyrics: 1 I am just a lonesome trav’ler, Through this big, wide world of sin; Want to join that grand procession, When the saints go marching in. Refrain: Oh, when the saints go marching in, Oh, when the saints go marching in; Lord, I want to be in that number, When the saints go marching in. 2 All my folks have gone before me, All my friends and all my kin; But I’ll meet with them up yonder, When the saints go marching in. [Refrain] 3 Come and join me in my journey, ’Cause it’s time that we begin; And we’ll be there for that judgment, When the saints go marching in. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 22:14 Used With Tune: [I am just a lonesome trav'ler] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/When_the_Saints_Go_Marching_In); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (197)

Over Yonder

Author: H. D. Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: Come let us sing of homeland Lyrics: 1 Come let us sing of homeland, Down by the crystal sea; Wonderful land where Jesus Buildeth a mansion for me. Refrain: Over yonder, Down by the crystal sea, Over yonder, There’s where I long to be; No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In that homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. 2 There is a wondrous city, Streets of transparent gold; Not half its glorious beauty Has e’er to mortals been told. [Refrain] 3 Water of life there floweth, Fruit in abundant store; Citizens of that country Hunger and thirst nevermore. [Refrain] 4 Come go with me to homeland, Jesus invites you there; Help spread the invitation, Tell it to men everywhere. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:4 Used With Tune: [Come let us sing of homeland] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Over_Yonder); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (213); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/o/v/overyond.htm)

The Last Farewell

Author: D. O. T. Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: Farewell, dear friends, I bid you Lyrics: 1 Farewell, dear friends, I bid you A loving, last farewell; I hear my Savior calling, I soon with Him shall dwell. Weep not at my departure, For on that shore I see The blest of ages waiting To chant a song for me. 2 Farewell, dear friends, remember, Our walk on earth was sweet, But sweeter far the ending, To rest at Jesus’ feet. I fear not death’s dark valley, Nor tremble with alarm, For angels wait to bear me Above the raging storm. 3 Farewell, oh, will you meet me In that celestial land, Where we shall dwell forever, And grasp no parting hand? My work on earth is ended, And there a starry crown Awaits me, for I’ve conquered, I lay my armor down. 4 Farewell, dear friends, I’m nearing The mansions bright above, My only plea for entrance— My Savior’s dying love. And when I shout the chorus Of Jesus crucified, The golden doors of heaven I know will open wide. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Used With Tune: [Farewell, dear friends, I bid you] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Last_Farewell); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (97); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (79)

Heavenly Welcome

Author: J. M. Meter: 9.9.9.5.10.6.10.4 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: Feet that have carried the gospel glad Refrain First Line: Those beautiful portals will open wide Lyrics: 1 Feet that have carried the gospel glad, Tidings of peace as the Savior said; Hands that have strengthened the weak and sad, Will be waiting there. Refrain: Those beautiful portals will open wide, Open wide, open wide; Those beautiful portals will open wide To welcome thee. 2 Feet that have traveled the narrow way, Faltering not in the battle fray, Treading the thorns in the heat of day, Will be waiting there. [Refrain] 3 Hands that were folded before thy view, Pressed by thine own in a promise true, Sprinkled with tears as the morning dew, Will be waiting there. [Refrain] 4 Waiting and beckoning on and on, Resting from toil in that palace home, Eager to know will the children come To these mansions fair. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Used With Tune: [Feet that have carried the gospel glad] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Heavenly_Welcome); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (488); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (376); The Gospel Trumpet Company

Bright Anticipation

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 9.9.9.9.14.9.14.9 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Anticipation First Line: There's a voice full of sweetness and love Refrain First Line: I am waiting, I am longing for the summons to come Lyrics: 1 There’s a voice full of sweetness and love, It is speaking so kindly to me: “I will lead you to bright realms above, Where the spirit forever is free.” Refrain: I am waiting, I am longing for the summons to come, When from sorrow and trouble I’m free; When with Jesus I am reigning in that heavenly home, Where forever its beauties I’ll see. 2 When I look o’er, the past I behold How His wide arms of mercy held me; Oh, His sweet love and peace are untold, In His favor I’m happy and free. [Refrain] 3 There’s a sweet voice that calls o’er and o’er, It is cheering my spirit today; Since my treasure is on yonder shore, I must gain it and live there for aye. [Refrain] 4 I forget all the things that are past, I am looking to glories divine; I shall reap my reward at the last, For my Jesus, dear Savior, is mine. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8 Used With Tune: [There's a voice full of sweetness and love] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Bright_Anticipation); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (370); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (214)