No Partings Yonder

No shadows yonder — all light and song —
Each day I wander, and say, how long
Shall time me sunder from that dear throng?

No weeping yonder — all fled away!
While here I wander each weary day,
And sigh, as I ponder my long, long stay.

No partings yonder! — time and space never
Again shall sunder — hearts cannot sever —
Dearer and fonder, hands clasp forever.

None wanting yonder; — bought by the Lamb,
All gathered under the ever-green palm,
Loud as night’s thunder ascends the glad psalm.
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