The music and verses of Marion Aird's "Had I the Wings of a Dove", otherwise known as "Far, Far Away".
There never trembles a sigh of regret,
Far, far away, far, far away;
Stars of the morning in glory ne'er set
Far, far away, far, far away.
There I from sorrow for ever would rest,
Leaning in joy on Immanuel's breast;
Tears never fall in the homes of the blest,
Far, far away; far away.
Friends, there united in glory, ne'er part,
Far, far away; far, far away;
One in their temple, their home and their heart,
Far, far away; far, far away.
The river of crystal, the city of gold,
The portals of pearl - such glory unfold
Thought cannot image, and tongue hath not told,
Far, far away; far away.
List! what yon harpers on golden harps play,
Come, come away; come, come away;
Falling and frail is your cottage of clay,
Come, come away; come, come away.
Come to these mansions, there's room yet for you,
Dwell with the friend ever faithful and true;
Sing ye the song ever old, ever new,
Come, come away; come away.