Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #447 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.5.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go
through this wilderness of woe,
guide my heart in peaceful ways,
turn my midnights into days;
When in life's shadows I would grope,
faith always sees a star of hope,
And soon from all life's grief and danger
I shall be free some day.
Refrain:
I do not know how long 'twill be,
now what the future holds for me,
But this I know, if Jesus leads me,
I shall get home some day.
2 Oftentimes my sky is clear,
joy abounds without a tear,
though a day's so bright begun,
clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. [Refrain]
There'll be a day that's always bright,
a day that never yields to night,
And in its light the streets of glory
I shall behold some day.
3 Burdens now may crush me down,
disappointments all around,
troubles speak in mournful sigh,
sorrow through a tear-stained eye.
There is a world where pleasure reigns,
no mourning soul shall roam its plains,
And to that land of peace and glory
I want to go some day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SOME DAY
Beams of Heaven as I Go