Author: Martha Evans Shelly Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #740 (1972) Meter: 7.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Lord, a little band, and lowly Refrain First Line: Far away, in the realms of beauty Lyrics: 1 Lord, a little band, and lowly,
We are come to sing to Thee;
Thou art great, and high, and holy—
Oh, how solemn we should be!
Refrain:
Far away, in the realms of beauty,
Farther on, to the golden shore,
Pressing on, in the line of duty,
We shall meet to part no more.
2 Fill our hearts with tho'ts of Jesus,
And of heav'n where He has gone;
And let nothing ever please us
He would grieve to look upon. [Refrain]
3 For we know the Lord of glory
Always sees what children do,
And is writing now the story
Of our thoughts and actions, too. [Refrain]
4 Let our sins be all forgiven;
Make us fear whate'er is wrong;
Let us on our way to heaven,
There to sing a nobler song. [Refrain] Topics: Book Three: Children's Hymns and Songs Scripture: Proverbs 8:17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHILDREN'S SONG OF PRAISE
Lord a Little Band and Lowly