Author: Henry Vaughan, 1622-1695 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #464 (2000) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New Lyrics: 1 My soul, there is a country
far beyond the stars,
where stands a wingèd sentry
all skilful in the wars.
2 There above noise, and danger,
sweet peace sits crowned with smiles,
and one born in a manger
commands the beauteous files.
3 He is thy gracious Friend,
and — O my soul, awake!
did in pure love descend,
to die here for thy sake.
4 If thou canst get but thither,
there grows the flow'r of peace,
the Rose that cannot wither,
thy fortress and thy ease.
5 Leave then thy foolish ranges,
for none can thee secure
but one, who never changes,
thy God, thy life, thy cure. Topics: Funerals; Healing; Remembrance; The Witnessing Community Scripture: James 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN
My soul, there is a country