Ayrshire History

Marion Paul Aird Revisited

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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.

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