The Bright Morning-Land
Authors: E.E. Hewitt • Composers: William J. Kirkpatrick • Meter: 10.10.10.10. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1897
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1. Sometimes we grope ‘mid the shadows of pain,
Sometimes the clouds will “return after rain;”
Cling, then, more closely to God’s blessed hand,
Leading us on to the bright Morning-Land.
Chorus:
Hark! O hark! a chorus grand
Ringing, ringing from that golden strand;
Savior, hold us by thy hand,
Lead us to the Morning-Land.
2. O, let us walk as the “children of light,”
Knowing the “Day-spring” must conquer the night;
Myst’ries we never can here understand
Sparkle with love in the fair Morning-Land.
3. Come, let us live in the might of his name,
Kindling our lamps by the Heavenly Flame;
Onward! obeying the Master’s command,
Joy, rest and peace in the blest Morning-Land.
4. Dark tho’ the way, yet “the Lord will provide”
Light that will shine at the calm eventide;
Portals of glory wide open will stand,
Beautiful gates of the bright Morning-Land.