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| Stanza | Denson | Cooper | ||||
| 1 |
O may I worthy prove to see, The saints in full prosperity; To see the bright the glittering bride, Close seated by her Saviour's side. Hallelujah. |
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| 2 |
O may I find some humble seat, Beneath my dear redeemer's feet; A servant as before I've been, And sing salvation to my king. Hallelujah. |
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| 3 |
I'm glad that I am born to die, From grief and woe my soul shall fly; Bright angels shall convey me home, Away to new Jerusalem. Hallelujah. |
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| 4 |
I'll praise him while he lends me breath, I hope to praise him after death, I hope to praise him when I die, And shout salvation as I fly. Hallelujah. |
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| 5 |
Farewell vain world, I'm going home My Saviour smiles and bids me come; Sweet angels beckon me away, To sing God's praise in endless day. Hallelujah. |
Service of the Lord 80b, Stanzas 1 & 2 |
Service of the Lord 80b, Stanzas 1 & 2 Farewell, Vain World 95t, Stanzas 1 & 2 Journey Home 111t, Stanzas 2 & 3 |
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| 6 |
I soon shall pass that veil of death, And in his arms I'll loose my breath; And then my happy soul shall tell My Jesus has done all things well. Hallelujah. |
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| 7 |
I soon shall hear the awful sound, Awake ye nations under ground; Arise and drop your dying shrouds, And meet king Jesus in the clouds. Hallelujah. |
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| 8 |
When to that blessed world I rise, And join the anthems in the skies, This note above the rest shall swell, My Jesus has done all things well. Hallelujah. |
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| 9 |
Then shall I see my blessed God, And praise him in his bright abode; My theme through all eternity Shall glory, glory, glory be. Hallelujah. |
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