HYMN 834

C.M.S 261 8.9.8.8 (FE 871) 
“For He hath prepared for them 
a city" - Heb. 11:16



1.  WE speak of the realms of the Blest 

     Of that country so bright and so fair 

     And oft are its glories confess’d

     But what must it be to be there?


2.  We speak of its pathways of gold,

     Of its walls deck’d with Jewels most rare 

     Its wonders and pleasures untold

     But what must it be to be there?


3.  We speak of its freedom from sin 

     From sorrow, temptation, and care 

     From trials without and within

     But what must it be to be there?


4.  We speak of its anthems of praise 

     With which we can never compare 

     The sweetest on earth we can raise 

     But what must it be to be there?


5.  We speak of its service of love,

     Of the robes which the glorified wear 

     The Church of the first-born above 

     But what must it be to be there?


6.  Do Thou, Lord. ‘midst pleasure of woe 

     Still for Heav’n our spirits prepare 

     And shortly we also shall know

     And feel what it is to be there.  Amen