“One day … I was reaching up for a blessing when suddenly there came down upon my heart a vision of the heavenly country. I seemed to look down upon a river that like a mighty tide rolled beneath me. Across, on the other side of this river, I saw an enchanted land; its hills and valleys were sleeping in a heavenly calm. It was more beautiful than words can tell, and my heart seemed to be there. As I gazed upon the scene, there came to my lips the words, ‘Beautiful valley of Eden.’ The vision remained until I had written down the hymn; then it gradually faded from my sight. But I want to say that the beauty of the hymn is largely due to Mr. Sherwin, who, by his rich melody, has reached a deeper chord than any mere words could ever have reached.” ~William O. Cushing, Author of Beautiful Valley of Eden, 1875
William O. Cushing – beautiful valley
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