8.8.8.8 James Montgomery Invitation to seek the better Country. Come, let us go to heaven; -- the way, Like darkness, opens into day, When from the turning-point of night, Breaks the first beam of morning light. Come let us go to heaven; -- our guide Is Christ who lived, is Christ who died, And rose again; His staff and rod, Through life and death, will lead to God. Come, let us go to heaven; -- forsake Sin, earth, and hell, and gladly take His easy yoke, His pleasant load, And brave the dangers of the road. Come, let us go to heaven; -- and press On through the howling wilderness; Yet fear not, little flock, though foes Without, within, your course oppose. Come, let us go to heaven, -- no power, Not Satan roaring to devour, Nor all his hosts, can harm, for ye, Through Christ, shall more than conquerors be. Come, let us go to heaven; -- and meet Once and for ever, round His feet; Yea, in Christ's kingdom, as His own, Sit down with Him upon His throne. Can these things be? -- they are, are sure To all who to the end endure; While unbelief cries, "can they be?" Come, let us go to heaven and see. |