I have read of the sweet olden story,
Of the fair, happy Eden above;
Of the beautiful mansions of glory,
In the bright golden city of love.

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Oh, the sweet olden story
Of the fair, happy Eden above;
Of the beautiful mansions of glory,
In the bright golden city of love.
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I have read of the clear sparkling river,
Bursting out ‘neath the great throne of God;
How its sweet waters glide on forever,
Making glad all the host of the Lord. [Refrain]

I have read how the banks of that river
By the saints and the angels are trod;
How their glorious anthems forever
Swell the praise of our Savior and God. [Refrain]