Northfield Hymnal ‎#32

32. Beyond Our Sight

1 Beyond our sight a city four-square lieth,
Above the clouds, the fogs and mists of earth;
And none but souls that Jesus purifieth
Can see its walls, or hear its holy mirth.

Refrain:
Beyond our sight, beyond our night,
Beyond this world’s sad story;
That city bright, it stands in light,
The home of all the holy.

2 Secure and strong, this heav’nly city builded
By Christ the Lamb for all the blood-wash’d throng,
Gleams fair and bright, with golden glory gilded,
For ever thrilling with triumphant song. [Refrain]

3 There, on the throne, the Lamb, once slain is seated,
The Shepherd’s joy upon His holy face;
While countless hosts, their warfare all completed,
In circling bands, lift ceaseless songs of praise. [Refrain]

4 O sor’wing souls, beneath earth’s burdens bending,
Lift up your eyes to yonder city fair;
And thro’ your tears let praise be still ascending
For rest, and home, and loved ones waiting there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Beyond our sight a city four square lieth
• Title: Beyond Our Sight
• Author: Maj. D. W. Whittle
• Refrain First Line: Beyond our sight, beyond our sight
• Publication Date: 1904
• Topic: Heaven and Homeland

Tune Information

• Name: [Beyond our sight a city four square lieth]
• Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins