Scripture Verse

The ransomed of the Lord shall…obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10

Introduction

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Isham Reynolds (1879–1949)

Words & Mu­sic: Ish­am E. Rey­nolds, 1916 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

There is a land our eyes shall see,
Some sweet day, some sweet day;
Where we shall dwell, dear Lord, with Thee,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.

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Some sweet day, some sweet day,
We shall dwell in Glory Land;
Some sweet day, some sweet day
With the ransomed we shall stand.

From care and toil we shall be free,
Some sweet day, some sweet day;
Eternal joy in Heav’n ’twill be,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.

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Around the throne we’ll sing His praise,
Some sweet day, some sweet day;
Aloud the great hosannas raise,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.

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We’ll meet the loved ones gone before,
Some sweet day, some sweet day;
To know and greet them as of yore,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.

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