Yonder is defined as over there--far away or at a distance.
When I was growing up in church we would sing the old hymn "When the role is called up yonder", still remember the way it may me feel. It was written in 1893 by James M. Black a Methodist Sunday school teacher.
Also my hubby being an Air Force Veteran their song is "Air Force Song" (Wild Blue Yonder) written in 1938. Up we go into the wild blue yonder------- still gives him chills.
Linking with ABC WEDNESDAY
To all my blogging friends in yonder parts of the world, hope you are enjoying the letter Y.
Ann
Yes, when the roll s called up yonder, I'll be her😍 Looking forward to that day when time is no more, and distance doesn't keep us apart. Love you sis.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful choice for this weeks letter and your photo is truly breathtaking, wow!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice abcwednes-day / – week
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Simply gorgeous photo and oh my, I haven't sung that hymn in ages. It was a great, rousing one to sing parts.
ReplyDeleteYou are right: yonder is often used in hymns and other songs." Who 's that yonder dressed in blue? Oh rocke my soul in the bosom of Abraham".....
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCWTeam
Very nice combination. Great song and touching thoughts.
ReplyDeleteyonder shows up in Shakespeare and in American westerns. Weird
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I know that hymn:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteYonder is a good word. The song I think of is Carole King's "Way Over Yonder."
ReplyDeleteHi greeat reading your post
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