Numberless as the Sands

When we gather at last over Jordan,
And the ransomed in glory we see,
As the numberless sands of the seashore—
What a wonderful sight that will be!

Refrain

Numberless as the sands of the seashore!
Numberless as the sands of the shore!
Oh, what a sight ’twill be,
When the ransomed host we see,
As numberless as the sands of the seashore!

When we see all the saved of the ages,
Who from sorrow and trials are free,
Meeting there with a heavenly greeting—
What a wonderful sight that will be!

Refrain

When we stand by the beautiful river,
’Neath the shade of the life giving tree,
Gazing over the fair land of promise—
What a wonderful sight that will be!

Refrain

When at last we behold our Redeemer,
And His glory transcendent we see,
While as King of all kingdoms He reigneth—
What a wonderful sight that will be!

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1895

Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Van Alstyne) is the most likely author. The style, theme of heaven and the redeemed, and use of refrains are characteristic of her work. The hymn appears in multiple late-19th-century collections under her name.