Sing without ceasing, sing
The Savior’s present grace;
How all things shine
In light divine
For those who’ve seen His face.
He’s gone within the veil;
For us that place He’s won;
In Him we stand,
A heavenly band,
Where He Himself is gone”
There’s all unsullied light,
My heart lets in its rays,
And heavenly light
Makes all things bright,
Seen in that blissful gaze.
Such, here on earth, I am,
Though I in weakness roam;
My place on high,
God’s self so nigh,
His presence is my home.
My heart is filled with bliss,
Heaven’s own eternal joys!
My soul at rest,
Of peace possessed,
That world its strength employs.
Thus, in divine delight
Of love so richly given,
God’s works below
With beauty glow,
His hand, His grace, I own.
And stayed by joy divine,
As hireling fills his day,
Through scenes of strife,
And desert life,
I tread in peace my way.
That way is upward still,
Where life and glory are;
My rest’s above,
In perfect love,
The glory I shall share.
Forever with the Lord,
Forever like Him then,
And see His face,
In that blest place,
My Father’s house in heaven.