The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15

15. Abode of Peace

1. Abode of peace, my Father’s home forever!
My weary soul in faith doth yearn for thee.
I homeward look to Thee, my Lord and Savior,
To Thine abode of peace, eternally.
There is on earth no peaceful rest;
Our faith is weak, our souls oppressed,
Our vision dim and failing,
Our vision dim and failing.

2. The Lord be praised that time so swiftly flieth;
God’s promise is fulfilled forevermore.
Who on God’s Word and promises relieth
Shall find at last the choicest wine in store.
Forgotten then is all distress,
Eternal peace and happiness
Shall then be ours forever,
Shall then be ours forever.

3. Then, keep my heart forever, O my Savior,
And let me never, Lord, from Thee depart.
In joy, in pain, in sorrow, now and ever,
Thou only givest solace to my heart.
For when, O Lord, I am with Thee,
All other comforts well may flee;
With Thee I’m blest forever,
With Thee I’m blest forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Abode of peace, my Father's home forever!
• Title: Abode of Peace
• Swedish Title: Till fridens hem
• Author: Agata Rosenius, 1814-1874
• Language: English
• Source: Translator unknown
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: I ROSENS DOFT
• Composer: Prince Frans Gustav Oskar, 1827-1852
• Incipit: 53215 53343 32641
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain