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Jesus Will Bear Me Over

Lewis E. Jones (1892) • English

Primary Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Verse 1

When I have reached earth’s borderland, Jesus will bear me away; Take me to sing with the ransomed band, Happy in endless day.

Chorus

Carried away to the realms of light, Safe on the golden shore; Into the summer-land ever bright Jesus will bear me o’er.

Verse 2

City of glory so bright and fair, City of peace above. I shall sing praises to Jesus there, Telling His wondrous love.

Chorus

Carried away to the realms of light, Safe on the golden shore; Into the summer-land ever bright Jesus will bear me o’er.

Verse 3

Dwelling with Jesus in glory-land, What could I ask beside? Singing the song of the angel-band, Near to the Savior’s side.

Chorus

Carried away to the realms of light, Safe on the golden shore; Into the summer-land ever bright Jesus will bear me o’er.

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