How blest the place where Jesus is

How blest the place where Jesus is

Author: William Hunter
Tune: HOW BLEST THE PLACE
Published in 10 hymnals

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1 How blest the place where Jesus is!
The fountain head of life and bliss;
Celestial bands, assist my flight,
And bear me to those realms of light.
On high, above yon vault of blue,
That happier land appears in view.
Oh! were I once from earth away!
Through all its blissful groves to stray.

2 Those blissful groves, so green and fair,
Perennial fruit and blossoms bear;
And angel forms of various grade,
Enjoy their ever-peaceful shade.
The seraph tall, with ardour bright,
Beloved among the sons of light;
And cherub grave, of thoughtful mien,
Stray o'er those hills of evergreen.

3 But, oh! to my fond heart more dear,
Those whom I loved and cherished here,
In white and spotless robes, I see,
From pain and death for ever free,
Their harps of gold are tuned to sing
The triumphs of their Saviour king;
And heavenly hill, and grove, and stream,
Are vocal with the joy theme.

4 When through the strength of saving grace
I finished my appointed race,
On that immortal, brighter plain,
I'll meet those kindred souls again.
Then speed your flight, ye passing years,
Till God shalt wipe these failing tears;
And bid my exile spirit come,
To dwell in that eternal home.

Source: The Minstrel of Zion: a book of religious songs, accompanied with appropriate music, chiefly original #72

Author: William Hunter

Hunter, William, D.D, son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, May 26, 1811. He removed to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professor of Hebrew in Alleghany College: and subsequently Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Alliance, Stark Country, Ohio. He died in 1877. He edited Minstrel of Zion, 1845; Select Melodies, 1851; and Songs of Devotion, 1859. His hymns, over 125 in all, appeared in these works. Some of these have been translated into various Indian languages. The best known are :— 1. A home in heaven; what a joyful thought. Heaven a Home. From his Minstrel of Zion, 1… Go to person page >

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First Line: How blest the place where Jesus is
Author: William Hunter
Copyright: Public Domain

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Musical Gems. 7th ed. #d33

Select Melodies, comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use #d93

Songs of Zion #d70

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