Forever with the Lord
```
{title: Forever with the Lord}
{key: C}
{verse}
[C] For ever with the Lord:
[F] Amen, so let it be,
[C] Life from the dead is in that word,
[G] 'Tis immortality.
{verse}
[C] Here in the body pent,
[F] Absent from him I roam,
[C] Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
[G] A day's march nearer home.
{verse}
[C] My Father's house on high,
[F] Home of my soul, how near
[C] At times to faith's foreseeing eye
[G] Thy golden gates appear!
{verse}
[C] Ah, then my spirit faints
[F] To reach the land I love,
[C] The bright inheritance of saints,
[G] Jerusalem above.
{verse}
[C] I hear at morn and even,
[F] At noon and midnight hour,
[C] The choral harmonies of heaven
[G] Earth's Babel-tongues o'erpower.
{verse}
[C] That resurrection word,
[F] That shout of victory,
[C] Once more, For ever with the Lord:
[G] Amen, so let it be.
```
For ever with the Lord:
Amen, so let it be,
Life from the dead is in that word,
'Tis immortality.
Here in the body pent,
Absent from him I roam,
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A day's march nearer home.
My Father's house on high,
Home of my soul, how near
At times to faith's foreseeing eye
Thy golden gates appear!
Ah, then my spirit faints
To reach the land I love,
The bright inheritance of saints,
Jerusalem above.
I hear at morn and even,
At noon and midnight hour,
The choral harmonies of heaven
Earth's Babel-tongues o'erpower.
That resurrection word,
That shout of victory,
Once more, For ever with the Lord:
Amen, so let it be.
Downloads
Get instant access to PDF sheet music and PPT slides for all hymns.
About This Hymn
"Forever with the Lord" is a Christian hymn written by Mary Foster Parmele in 1864. Parmele was an American hymnwriter and poet, and this hymn reflects her deep faith and longing for eternal communion with God. The hymn's words convey a strong sense of hope and assurance, focusing on the Christian belief in eternal life after death. Parmele’s writing captures the anticipation of being with the Lord forever, a theme that resonates deeply with believers. Its lyrical simplicity and rich theological depth have made it a cherished hymn in many Protestant traditions. Though the hymn was written during the 19th century, its message remains timeless, offering comfort to those who seek solace in their faith and the promise of eternal life with Christ. The hymn is often sung at funerals and memorial services, where its comforting promise provides reassurance to grieving hearts.