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This is an hymn by [[Henry Alline]], 1786, from his ''Hymns, and Spiritual Songs'', Hymn 86 of Book 3. Meter is {{CiteCat|86. 86 (C.M.)}}. | This is an hymn by [[Henry Alline]], 1786, from his ''Hymns, and Spiritual Songs'', Hymn 86 of Book 3. Meter is {{CiteCat|86. 86 (C.M.)}}. | ||
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}} | 1. Soon shall I quit this mortal shore, | ||
And Jesus stand my friend. | |||
My nights of grief shall all be o'er. | |||
And all my labors end.}} | |||
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2. Then shall I reach the realms of bliss, | |||
Where my beloved reigns, | |||
Then I shall dwell where Jesus is, | |||
And sing immortal strains.}} | |||
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3. There I shall drink unmingled joy, | |||
From streams of love divine; | |||
No passing clouds for to annoy | |||
Where God in glory shines.}} | |||
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4. O what immortal scenes of bliss | |||
Will bear my soul away! | |||
How sweet the realms of joy and peace | |||
In uncreated day!}} | |||
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==External links == | ==External links == |
Latest revision as of 17:54, 23 March 2024
General information
This is an hymn by Henry Alline, 1786, from his Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Hymn 86 of Book 3. Meter is 86. 86 (C.M.).
Settings by composers (automated)
- Oliver Holden — Deliverance English STB
- Hezekiah Moors — Yarmouth English SATB
Text and translations
English text 1. Soon shall I quit this mortal shore, |
2. Then shall I reach the realms of bliss, |
3. There I shall drink unmingled joy, |
4. O what immortal scenes of bliss |
External links
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