The Upward Way

By: J.N. Darby

Sing without ceasing, sing The Saviour's present grace; How all things shine, In light divine For those who've seen His face.

He's gone within the veil, For us that place He's won; In Him we stand, A heavenly band, Where He Himself is gone.

There all's unsullied light; My heart lets in its rays, And heavenly light, Makes all things bright, Seen in that blissful gaze.

Such here on earth I am, Though I in weakness roam; My place on high, God's Self so nigh, His presence is my home.

My heart is filled with bliss - Heaven's own eternal joys; My soul at rest, Of peace possessed, That world its strength employs.

Thus, in divine delight Of love so richly known, God's works below, with beauty glow; His hand, His grace I own.

And stayed by joy divine, As hireling fills his day, Through scenes of strife, and desert life I tread in peace my way.

That way is upward still Where life and glory are; My rest's above, In perfect love The glory I shall share.

Forever with the Lord, Forever like Him then - And see His face, In that blest place, My Father's house in heaven