Scripture Verse

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5

Introduction

Words: George Ro­gers, in The Po­ly­phon­ic (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: R. W. Car­roll, 1863), page 4, alt.

Music: Kane (Fill­more) Au­gust­us D. Fill­more, 1863 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ro­gers (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Augustus D. Fillmore
1823–1870

Lyrics

There’s a region above,
Free from sin and temptation,
And a mansion of love
For each heir of sal­va­tion.
Then dismiss all thy fears,
Weary pilgrim of sorrow;
Though thy sun set in tears,
It will rise bright tomorrow.

There our toils will be done,
And free grace be our story;
God Himself be our sun,
And our unsetting glo­ry.
In that world of delight,
Spring shall ne­ver be ended;
Nor shall shadows nor night
With its brightness be blended.

There shall friends no more part,
Nor shall farewells be spoken;
There’ll be balm for the heart
That with anguish was broken.
From affliction set free,
And from God ne’er to sever,
We His glo­ry shall see,
And enjoy Him for­ev­er.