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[Oh, would to me were only given]
Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 55132 17666 61765 Used With Text: Bright, beautiful heaven
[Oh, would to me were only given]
Bright, beautiful heaven
Author: Ella Lea Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Oh, would to me were only given Refrain First Line: In that bright, beautiful heaven Lyrics: 1 Oh, would to me were only given,
A tongue inspired to tell
The beauties of yon peaceful heaven,
Where saints immortal dwell,
Oh, would that I could here portray,
The raptures all complete
Of those who see their Father's face,
And worship at his feet.
Chorus:
In that bright, beautiful heaven,
bright, beautiful heaven,
Home where the pilgrim forever shall rest,
Bright, beautiful heaven.
2 There hope's sweet flowers eternal bloom,
While seasons come and go,
Untouched by sorrow's chilling winds,
That blight us here below,
There limpid waters, bright and clear,
Flow o'er the golden sands,
While thrilling music strikes the ear
From harps in angels' hands. [Chorus]
3 And all, whose hopes are centered there,
Shall rise o'er grief and pain,
For in that land no earthly care
Shall vex our souls again,
But with that bright angelic throng,
And friends who've gone before,
We'll praise the Lord around the throne
In heaven forever more. [Chorus] Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Used With Tune: [Oh, would to me were only given]
Bright, beautiful heaven
Bright, beautiful heaven
Author: Ella Lea Hymnal: The Morning Star #53 (1877) First Line: Oh, would to me were only given Refrain First Line: In that bright, beautiful heaven Lyrics: 1 Oh, would to me were only given,
A tongue inspired to tell
The beauties of yon peaceful heaven,
Where saints immortal dwell,
Oh, would that I could here portray,
The raptures all complete
Of those who see their Father's face,
And worship at his feet.
Chorus:
In that bright, beautiful heaven,
bright, beautiful heaven,
Home where the pilgrim forever shall rest,
Bright, beautiful heaven.
2 There hope's sweet flowers eternal bloom,
While seasons come and go,
Untouched by sorrow's chilling winds,
That blight us here below,
There limpid waters, bright and clear,
Flow o'er the golden sands,
While thrilling music strikes the ear
From harps in angels' hands. [Chorus]
3 And all, whose hopes are centered there,
Shall rise o'er grief and pain,
For in that land no earthly care
Shall vex our souls again,
But with that bright angelic throng,
And friends who've gone before,
We'll praise the Lord around the throne
In heaven forever more. [Chorus] Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Tune Title: [Oh, would to me were only given]
Bright, beautiful heaven
Knowles Shaw
1834 - 1878 Person Name: K. Shaw Composer of "[Oh, would to me were only given]" in Songs of Glory No. 2 Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist."
As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand.
His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons.
--A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives
Knowles Shaw
