We shall reach the golden strand,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
Of that fair and sunny land,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
Where the silver waters flow,
Where the softest breezes blow,
Where the fairest flowers grow,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.
We will meet upon the shore,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
Those who journeyed on before,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
Where the sunlight never dies,
Where our Father's mansions rise,
We will rest our wistful eyes,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.
We shall pass inside the gates,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
To the joy that us awaits,
Some sweet day, some sweet day,
To the raptures of the blest,
To our dear eternal rest,
To its bliss a welcome guest,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.
CHORUS
Welcome, welcome, full and free,
All our trails passed away,
And that happy time shall be,
Some sweet day, some sweet day.
