Henry de Fluiter: One of Adventist’s Prolific Hymn Writers

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…

SDAH 431: Over Yonder

Text 1Come let us sing of homeland,Down by the crystal sea;Wonderful land where JesusBuildeth a mansion for me. RefrainOver 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.…

SDAH 202: Hail Him the King of Glory

Text 1Tell it to every kindred and nation,Tell it far and near;Earth’s darkest night will fade with the dawning,Jesus will soon appear. RefrainHail Him the King of glory,Once the Lamb for sinners slain;Tell, tell the wondrous story,“Jesus comes to reign.” 2Nations again in strife and commotion,Warnings by the way;Signs in the heavens, unerring omens,Herald the…