Scripture Verse

Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

Introduction

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Henry de Fluiter (1872–1970)

Words & Mu­sic: Hen­ry de Flui­ter, 1918 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Come let us sing of homeland,
Down by the crystal sea;
Wonderful land where Je­sus
Buildeth a mansion for me.

Refrain

Over yonder, down by the crystal sea,
Over yonder, there’s where I long to be,
No more sorrow, toil, grief nor care
In the homeland bright and fair,
Over, over there.

There is a wondrous city,
Streets of transparent gold;
Not half its glo­ri­ous beauty
Has e’er to mortals been told.

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Water of life there floweth,
Fruit in abundant store;
Citizens of that country
Hunger and thirst nevermore.

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Come go with me to homeland,
Jesus invites you there;
Help spread the invitation,
Tell it to men ev’rywhere.

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