Jesus, the Sure Foundation

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I think of yon bright mansion

Author: Anzentia Igene Perry Chapman
Tune: [I think of yon bright mansion]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 I think of yon bright mansion,
Within the jasper walls,
And then I think of Jesus,
Who reigneth over all.

Chorus:
On Jesus, the sure foundation,
Broken and cleft for me;
Resting in sweetness,
And full completeness,
I wait till He calls for me.

2 I read of streets all golden,
Of gates of precious stone,
But nought to me so precious,
As God’s beloved Son. [Chorus]

3 I know that my dear Saviour
Will ope, with golden key,
The gates so bright and pearly,
At last for you and me. [Chorus]

4 One look of life from Jesus
Will fill my raptured soul
With joy and heav’nly sweetness,
Beyond my heart’s control. [Chorus]

5 One smile of recognition,
To show that I am His,
Will be a full fruition,
A perfect sea of bliss. [Chorus]

Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #107

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Author: Anzentia Igene Perry Chapman

Anzentia Igene (Angie) Perry Chapman, 1849-1889. Born near Lansing, MI, Angie was the wife of Free Methodist minister, Edwin W. Chapman. They had three children. She helped on his evangelism tours and rural preaching circuits. They worked in Sparta, MI, and helped found the first Free Methodist church in Grand Rapids, MI. She also wrote hymn lyrics. In 1888 they followed an evangelistic tour of Kansas, and them moved to Isabella County, MI. She died in Mt. Pleasant, MI. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	I think of yon bright mansion
Title:	Jesus, the Sure Foundation
Author:	Anzentia Igene Perry Chapman
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	On Jesus, the sure foundation
Copyright:	Public Domain