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Just Over in the Glory Land

James W. Acuff (1906) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 26:8

Verse 1

I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the gloryland; And I long to be by my Savior’s side, Just over in the gloryland.

Chorus

Just over in the gloryland, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the gloryland; Just over in the gloryland, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the gloryland.

Verse 2

I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the gloryland; There to sing God’s praise, and His glory share, Just over in the gloryland.

Chorus

Just over in the gloryland, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the gloryland; Just over in the gloryland, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the gloryland.

Verse 3

What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the gloryland; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the gloryland.

Chorus

Just over in the gloryland, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the gloryland; Just over in the gloryland, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the gloryland.

Verse 4

With the bloodwashed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the gloryland; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the gloryland.

Chorus

Just over in the gloryland, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the gloryland; Just over in the gloryland, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the gloryland.

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