Here and Yonder

Verse 1

Here we are but straying pilgrims, Here, our path is often dim, But to cheer us on our journey, Still we sing this wayside hymn:

Chorus

Yonder over the rolling river, Where the shining mansions rise, Soon will be our home forever, And the smile of the blessed Giver, Gladdens all our longing eyes.

Verse 2

Here, our feet are often weary, On the hills that throng our way; Here, the tempest darkly gathers, But our hearts within us say--

Verse 3

Here, our souls are often fearful, Of the pilgrim's lurking foe; But the Lord is our defender, And he tells us we may know,

Verse 4

Here our shadowed homes are transient, And we meet the stranger's frown; So we'll sing with joy while going, E'en to death's dark billow down.