Over Yonder
Henry de Fluiter (1918) • English
Primary Scripture: Revelation 21:4
Verse 1
Come let us sing of homeland, Down by the crystal sea; Wonderful land where Jesus Buildeth a mansion for me.
Chorus
Over yonder, down by the crystal sea, (down by the crystal sea,) Over yonder, there’s where I long to be, (There’s where I long to be,) No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In the homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. Over there.
Verse 2
Water of life there floweth, Fruit in abundant store; Citizens of that country Hunger and thirst never more.
Chorus
Over yonder, down by the crystal sea, (down by the crystal sea,) Over yonder, there’s where I long to be, (There’s where I long to be,) No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In the homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. Over there.
Verse 3
Come go with me to homeland, Jesus invites you there; Help spread the invitation, Tell it to men everywhere.
Chorus
Over yonder, down by the crystal sea, (down by the crystal sea,) Over yonder, there’s where I long to be, (There’s where I long to be,) No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In the homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. Over there.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- revelation 21:4