Scripture Verse

The street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. Revelation 21:21

Introduction

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James Rowe (1865–1933)

Words: James Rowe, in His Voice of Love, ed­it­ed by James D. Vaugh­an (Law­rence­burg, Ten­nes­see: James D. Vaugh­an, 1924), num­ber 37.

Music: Frank H. Stamps (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Frank H. Stamps
1896–1965

Lyrics

When the night has fled away,
And we greet the better day,
What a time that will be!
When we see the mansions shine
In the city so divine,
What a time, what a happy time ’twill be!

Refrain

What a time that will be,
For the souls pure and free,
When around the throne we sing
To our ev­er­last­ing king,
What a time that will be!
What a time that will be.

When along the streets of gold
Friends and dear ones we behold,
What a time that will be!
When we gather on the strand,
To uplift hosannas grand,
What a time, what a happy time ’twill be!

Refrain

When we know we are at home,
Nevermore to toil or roam,
What a time that will be!
When we first behold the face
Of the King who saves by grace,
What a time, what a happy time ’twill be!

Refrain