Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
454 The Better Land
Words: O. A. Parris, 1935
Music: O. A. Parris, 1935
Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)
Copyright: 1936 Sacred Harp Publishing Company
The road to glory seems so long,
And sorrows often take my song.
[chorus]
I’m going to a better land,
Where troubles are unknown,
All sorrow will be gone;
We’ll sing around the throne in sweet accord,
Adoring Jesus, our dear Lord.
From Jesus’ side I will not stray;
I know He’ll guide me all the way.
I know it is not very far
To heaven where my treasures are.
And sorrows often take my song.
[chorus]
I’m going to a better land,
Where troubles are unknown,
All sorrow will be gone;
We’ll sing around the throne in sweet accord,
Adoring Jesus, our dear Lord.
From Jesus’ side I will not stray;
I know He’ll guide me all the way.
I know it is not very far
To heaven where my treasures are.