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Verse 1
Far away the noise of strife
Upon my ear is falling.
Then I know the sins of earth
Beset on every hand. (Heb. 12:1)
Doubt and fear and things of earth
In vain to me are calling.
None of these shall move me (Acts 20:24)
From Beulah Land. (Isa. 62:4)
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I’m living on the mountain, (Isa. 25:6)
Underneath a cloudless sky.
I’m drinking at the fountain
That never shall run dry. (John 4:14, Rev. 7:17, Rev. 21:6, Rev. 22:1)
O yes! I’m feasting on the manna (Rev. 2:17, Ex. 16:31-35, Num. 11:6-9, Deut. 8:3, Deut. 8:16, Josh. 5:12, Neh. 8:20, Ps. 78:24, John 6:31, John 6:49, John 6:58)
From a bountiful supply, (John 6:35)
For I am dwelling in Beulah Land. (Isa. 62:4)
Verse 2
Far below the storm of doubt
Upon the world is beating.
Sons of men in battle long
The enemy withstand. (Eph. 6:13, I Pet. 5:8-9)
Safe am I within the castle (Prov. 18:10, Ps. 18:2, Ps. 61:3)
Of God’s Word retreating. (Ps. 119:114)
Nothing then can reach me—
’Tis Beulah Land. (Isa. 62:4)
Verse 3
Let the stormy breezes blow,
Their cry cannot alarm me;
I am safely sheltered here,
Protected by God’s hand. (Isa. 41:10, Isa. 51:6, John 10:28-29)
Here the sun is always shining,
Here there’s naught can harm me. (Ps. 91:5-7)
I am safe forever in Beulah Land. (Isa. 62:4)
Verse 4
Viewing here the works of God, (Ps. 111:2)
I sink in contemplation.
Hearing now His blessèd voice, (John 10:27, Rev. 3:20)
I see the way He planned.
Dwelling in the Spirit here (John 14:17)
I learn of full salvation.
Gladly I will tarry in Beulah Land. (Isa. 62:4)