Our Names in Heaven

Verse 1

Rejoice, rejoice, O child of light, Unknown to earthly fame; Far, far beyond these scenes of night Shines forth your humble name; By angel band, at God’s command, With joy ‘twas written down; On that blest day you sought the way To win a fadeless crown.

Verse 2

Rejoice, rejoice, ye homeless saints, Who own no mansion here; Forever cease your sad complaints, And dry each falling tear; Far, far away, in endless day, Where dwell the good and true, A mansion stands, not made with hands, All fitted up for you.

Verse 3

Rejoice, rejoice, ye weary ones, Who long with cares have striv’n, For brighter far than many suns Shines forth your name in heav’n; To that fair shore shall come no more The ills we suffer here; Those regions blest give perfect rest, And life without a tear.

Verse 4

Then let us cease to envy those Who gain earth’s pomp and pow’r; Their glory, like the fadeless rose, Is only for an hour; But we shall live where God doth give Eternal life and love; With the gate our dear ones wait, To welcome us above.