Author: H. R. J. Meter: 10.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: Pilgrim of Jesus, o'er life's troubled sea Lyrics: 1 Pilgrim of Jesus, o’er life’s troubled sea,
Courage, and onward pursue;
A crown of rejoicing is waiting for thee,
Ever keep heaven in view.
Refrain:
Ever keep heaven in view,
Ever keep heaven in view;
Courage, my brother, right onward pursue,
Ever keep heaven in view.
2 Pilgrim of Jesus, what saddens thy brow?
Are not His promises true?
How needless thy sorrow, He’s bidding thee now,
Ever keep heaven in view. [Refrain]
3 Pilgrim of Jesus, oh, lift up thy head,
Ask and thy strength He’ll renew;
And, while in the footprints of Jesus you tread,
Ever keep heaven in view. [Refrain]
4 Pilgrim of Jesus, that Eden above
Long has been waiting for you;
And soon thou shalt reach thy fair mansion of love,
Ever keep heaven in view. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Pilgrim of Jesus, o'er life's troubled sea] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ever_Keep_Heaven_in_View); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (213); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (498)
Ever Keep Heaven in View