Lyricist: Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater
Composer: Andy P. Bland
Not much is known about the authors of this hymn or how it came to be. The text was written by Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater (c. 1873-c. 1957) and the tune was composed by Andy P. Bland (1876-1938). The song, with Bland listed as the owner of the copyright, apparently was published around 1920 but in what source or by what company is not known, although most of Bland’s approximately thirty songs were published by the J. M. Henson Music Company.
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~Lyrics~
1. We read of a place that’s called heaven,
It’s made for the pure and the free;
These truths in God’s Word He has given,
How beautiful heaven must be.
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How beautiful heaven must be,
Sweet home of the happy and free;
Fair haven of rest for the weary,
How beautiful heaven must be.
2. In heaven no drooping, nor pining,
No wishing for elsewhere to be;
God’s light is forever there shining,
How beautiful heaven must be.
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3. Pure waters of life there are flowing,
And all who will drink may be free;
Rare jewels of splendor are glowing,
How beautiful heaven must be.
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4. The angels so sweetly are singing,
Up there by the beautiful sea;
Sweet praise from their voices are ringing,
How beautiful heaven must be.
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