BEAMS OF HEAVEN AS I GO



1.        Beams of heaven as I go,
        through the wilderness below,
        guide my feet in peaceful ways,
        turn my midnights into days.
        When in the darkness I would grope,
        faith always sees a star of hope,
        and soon from all life's grief and danger
        I shall be free someday.

Refrain:
        I do not know how long 'twill be,
        nor what the future holds for me,
        but this I know: if Jesus leads me,
        I shall get home someday.

2.        Oftentimes my sky is clear,
        joy abounds without a tear;
        though a day so bright begun,
        clouds may hide tomorrow's sun.
        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 someday.
        (Refrain)

3.        Harder yet may be the fight;
        right may often yield to might;
        wickedness a while may reign;
        Satan's cause may seem to gain.
        There is a God that rules above,
        with hand of power and heart of love;
        if I am right, he'll fight my battle,
        I shall have peace someday.
        (Refrain)

4.        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 shall want to go someday.

Text: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906
Music: Charles Albert Tindley, ca. 1906; arr. by J. Edward Hoy, 1984
Tune: SOMEDAY, Meter: 77.77.88.96 with Refrain

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        (Refrain)