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SDAH 431
Come let us sing of homeland,
Down by the crystal sea;
Wonderful land where Jesus
Buildeth a mansion for me.
Text
1
Come let us sing of homeland,
Down by the crystal sea;
Wonderful land where Jesus
Buildeth a mansion for me.
Refrain
Over yonder, down by the crystal sea,
down by the crystal sea,
Over yonder, there’s where I long to be,
There’s where I long to be,
No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care,
In the homeland bright and fair,
Over, over there.
Over there.
2
Water of life there floweth,
Fruit in abundant store;
Citizens of that country
Hunger and thirst never more.
3
Come go with me to homeland,
Jesus invites you there;
Help spread the invitation,
Tell it to men everywhere.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Rev 22:1; John 14:2 (b) Rev 22:2; Rev 7:16 (c) Mark 16:15
Author
Henry de Fluiter (1872-1970)
Year Published
1914
Metrical Number
7.6.7.7.Ref.
Composer
Henry de Fluiter
Year Composed
1918
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Recommended Reading
The year 1916 was full of tumultuous wars, particularly World War I. A lot of uncertainty and fear was in the air. Yet, it was against this backdrop that Henry de Fluiter’s hymn, “Hail Him the King of Glory” was set.
From the title alone, we see that the hymn writer’s main descriptor for God is that He is “King of glory” who will “come to reign”. He also purposefully puts these words in the refrain, allowing the singer to sing it several times in the hymn. It serves as a constant reminder that in a time full of fighting between the world’s biggest governments and nations, God still reigns.
Notes
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Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come a gain and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:2-3 (Lesson 13, 1st Quarter 2021 -Sunday, New Heavens and A New Earth, 3/21/2021)
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