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Some day, some day then I shall see

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1 Thinly hangs the veil between
Earthly things and things unseen,
Just beyond our mortal sight
Lies the land of love and light.

Refrain:
Some day, some day, then I shall see
When Jesus lifts the veil for me;
Then I shall know his wondrous grace,
And read life’s lesson in his face.

2 Thinly hangs the veil between
Barren wastes and fields of green,
Just beyond the thorns that tear
Bloom celestial flowers fair. [Refrain]

3 Thinly hangs the veil between
Missing forms and forms unseen,
Just beyond our tearful sight
Dwell the angel hosts in white. [Refrain]

4 Thinly now that veil divides
Stormy seas and peaceful tides,
Just beyond our closing eyes
Gleam the shores of Paradise. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #178

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Author: Jessie P. Tompkins

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First Line: Thinly hangs the veil between
Title: Some day, some day then I shall see
Author: Jessie P. Tompkins
Copyright: Public Domain
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