Zion's Hill

There waits for me a glad tomorrow,

Where gates of pearl swing open wide,

And when I've passed this vale of sorrow,

I'll dwell upon the other side.

Someday beyond the reach of mortal ken,

Someday, God only knows just where and when,

The wheels of mortal life shall all stand still,

And I shall go to dwell on Zion's hill.

Someday I'll hear the angels singing,

Beyond the shadows of the tomb;

And all the bells of Heaven ringing,

While saints are singing "Home sweet Home."

Someday beyond the reach of mortal ken,

Someday, God only knows just where and when,

The wheels of mortal life shall all stand still,

And I shall go to dwell on Zion's hill.

Someday my labors will be ended,

And all my wand' rings will be o'er;

And all earth's broken ties be mended,

And I shall sigh and weep no more.

Someday beyond the reach of mortal ken,

Someday, God only knows just where and when,

The wheels of mortal life shall all stand still,

And I shall go to dwell on Zion's hill.

Someday the dark clouds will be rifted.

And all the night of be past,

And all life's burdens will be lifted

The day of rest shall dawn at last.

Someday beyond the reach of mortal ken,

Someday, God only knows just where and when,

The wheels of mortal life shall all stand still,

And I shall go to dwell on Zion's hill.