The people of the Lord are on their way to heaven

Verse 1

The people of the Lord Are on their way to heaven; There they obtain their great reward; The prize will there be given.

Verse 2

'Tis conflict here below; 'Tis triumph there, and peace: On earth we wrestle with the foe; In heaven our conflicts cease.

Verse 3

'Tis gloom and darkness here; 'Tis light and joy above; There all is pure, and all is clear; There all is peace and love.

Verse 4

There rest shall follow toil, And ease succeed to care: The victors there divide the spoil; They sing and triumph there.

Verse 5

Then let us joyful sing: The conflict is not long: We hope in heaven to praise our King In one eternal song.