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Here and yonder

If I would reach that land of light

Author: Hannah Thurston
Tune: [If I would reach that land of light]
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 If I would reach that land of light,
That knows no gloom, no darksome night,
My soul must here with radiance glow,
God’s truth display, His glory show.

Refrain:
Lord, here in us Thy Heav’n prepare,
That we may find it heaven there;
With light and beauty, heav’nly love,
Attune our souls for Heav’n above.

2 If I would reach that land so fair,
Whose beauty shines beyond compare,
My life must here with beauty shine,
With purity and grace divine. [Refrain]

3 If I would reach that land of love,
Whose joy and peace await above,
I here must share the sufferer’s smart,
I here must win the tender heart. [Refrain]

Source: His Worthy Praise #89

Author: Hannah Thurston

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Text Information

First Line: If I would reach that land of light
Title: Here and yonder
Author: Hannah Thurston
Refrain First Line: Lord, here in us thy heaven prepare
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #10689
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #10689

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