There is a land that lies afar

1. There is a land that lies afar - Where grief is all unknown;
   A land where-in the angels sing - Around the heav'nly throne.
    O 'twill be sweet when we shall meet Upon that distant shore,
  Where-on the glorious sun ne'er sets,
  But shines for evermore - But shines for evermore.

2. We are but pilgrims on the earth - And brief our sojourn here:
    But well we know, beyond this vale - There is a brighter sphere.

3. There is a realm of boundless love - A goal for hearts distrest,
    Where all may find endless years - A home among the blest.