Journal entry by Julie Smith —
Dear Lord, I can hear the golden bells ringing and the angels singing for my Dad today. Thank You for Your infinite grace and mercy that leads to a land beyond the river that they call the sweet forever. We will all sing in the glory hallelujah Jubilee. Please help all who are suffering today take comfort in Your arms. We praise Your Precious Name. Amen
There's a land beyond the river
That they call the sweet forever
And we only reach that shore by faith's decree
One by one we'll gain the portals
There to dwell with the immortals
When they ring the golden bells for you and me
Don't you hear the bells now ringing
Don't you hear the angels singing
'Tis the glory hallelujah Jubilee
In that far off sweet forever
Just beyond the shining river
When they ring the golden bells for you and me
I didn't know this hymn. My Mom told me it was my great grandmother's favorite. I added a Spotify link if you want to listen.
https://open.spotify.com/track/55TN8OsCqchNTDFGdJS0mO?si=LKy7XmJzSx2cZsG0r5JCYQ
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