162. What rich eternel bursts of praise

1.

What rich eternal bursts of praise

Shall fill yon courts through endless days,

When time shall cease to be !

Round and around the notes shall swell,

As each redeemed one joins to tell

Thy love, so vast and free.

2.

Each shall the Saviour's likeness bear,

A royal crown each brow shall wear,

And robes unsullied white.

The everlasting song shall be,

To Thee, O Lamb of God, to Thee,

'Mid scenes of purest light.

3.

Our joy unhindered then with Thee,

Our eyes undimmed Thy glory see,

Whilst worthy praise we give.

Through that eternal cloudless day,

Our burning hearts with rapture say,

He died that we might live.