#424For Thee, O Dear, Dear Country
Hymn Display
1
For thee, O dear, dear country,
Mine eyes their vigils keep;
For very love beholding
Thy holy name, they weep.
2
O one, O only mansion!
O Paradise of joy!
Where tears are ever banished
And smiles have no alloy;
3
With jasper glow thy bulwarks,
Thy streets with emeralds blaze;
The sardius and the topaz
Unite in thee their rays;
4
The cross is all thy splendor,
The Crucified thy praise;
His laud and benediction
Thy ransomed saints shall raise;
5
O sweet and blessed country,
The home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessed country
That eager hearts expect!
C
Chorus
The mention of thy glory
Is unction to the breast,
And medicine in sickness,
And love, and life, and rest.
Additional Information
Scripture References:
Revelation 21:18-21, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Peter 1:4
Copyright:
Public Domain
Quick Info
- Hymnal
- Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal
- Number
- #424
- Language
- English
- Year
- 1858