Natalie Merchant Old Gospel Melody Lyrics

There's a line beyond the river
That they call the sweet forever
And we'll 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 a far off sweet forever
Just beyond the shinning river
When they ring the golden bells for you and me
We shall know no sin or sorrow
In that Heaven of tomorrow
When our hearts just sail beyond the silver sea
We shall only know the blessing
Of our Father's sweet caressing
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 a far off sweet forever
Just beyond the shinning river
When they ring the golden bells for you and me
When our days shall know their number
When in death we sweetly slumber
When the king commands the spirit to be free
Nevermore with anguish laden
We shall reach that lovely Eden
When they ring the golden bells for you and me
When they ring the golden bells for you and me