Honey Out of the Rock ‎#47

47. I Want to be There

1 In the home of song and beauty,
Where the many mansions are,
Where at last the saved shall gather,
Oh, I want to be there.
Where the ransom’d tell the story
Of the earthly toil and care;
Of the cross they bore with Jesus;
Oh, I want to be there.

Refrain:
Oh, I want to be there,
Yes, I want to be there,
With my Lord and dear Redeemer;
Oh, I want to be there.

2 Where are seen the overcomers,
With the shining palms they bear,
Giving Jesus all the glory;
Oh, I want to be there.
Where the anthems of redemption
Fill with music all the air,
Joining in the song of rapture;
Oh, I want to be there. [Refrain]

3 Where the crowns of life are given,
All be decked with jewels rare,
Gathered thro’ the earthly journey;
Oh, I want to be there.
Thro’ the ever-rolling ages,
Where the skies are always fair,
Basking in the smile of Jesus;
Oh, I want to be there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the home of song and beauty
• Title: I Want to be There
• Author: Harriet E. Jones
• Refrain First Line: Oh, I want to be there
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [In the home of song and beauty]
• Composer: I. H. Meredith
• Notes: Public Domain.