Come up hither; come away

Verse 1

"Come up hither!" come away! Thus the ransom'd spirits sing; Here is cloudless, endless day, Here is everlasting spring.

Chorus

*"Come up hither," O, come away, "Come up hither," the angels say; "Come up hither," O come and see! Heav'nly glories, how bright they be.

Verse 2

"Come up hither!" come and see Heaven's glories yet untold; Brighter than the sun they be, Richer than the purest gold.

Verse 3

"Come up hither!" come and dwell With the living hosts above; Come, and let your bosoms swell With the burning songs of love.

Verse 4

"Come up hither!" come and share In the sacred joys that rise" Like an ocean everywhere, Through the myriads of the skies.

Verse 5

"Come up hither!" come and shine In the robes of spotless white; Palms, and harps, and crowns are thine, Hither! hither wing your flight.

Verse 6

"Come up hither!" hither speed! Rest is found in heav'n alone; Here is all the wealth you need, Come, and make that wealth your own.