Inspiring Gospel Solos and Duets No. 2 ‎#85

85. A Pilgrim and a Stranger

1 A pilgrim am I and a stranger,
On earth I have no dwelling place;
I look for a city fair and bright,
Where God Himself shall be the light;
I often grow weary with longing
To come to that homeland fair,
For I am but an alien here,
But I shall be no stranger there!

2 Chorus;
A pilgrim am I and a stranger here,
Oft burdened with toil and with care,
But with joy I sing on my journey home,
For I shall be no stranger there!

3 A pilgrim am I and a stranger;
This world has no charm for my soul,
Its gold and its glitter quickly fade,
My trust on better things is staid;
My face I have set towards the city,
The city that lies foursquare;
My mansion stands within its walls,—
Oh, I shall be no stranger there!

4 A pilgrim am I and a stranger;
Tho’ sin sings its sweet siren song,
Mine ears are attuned to strains divine
That drift across the borderline.
My loved ones who gathered before me,
With me shall that homeland share—
Oh, I may be an alien here,
But I shall be no stranger there!

Text Information

• First Line: A pilgrim am I and a stranger
• Title: A Pilgrim and a Stranger
• Author: H. L.
• Refrain First Line: A pilgrim am I and a stranger here
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1948

Tune Information

• Name: [A pilgrim am I and a stranger]
• Composer: Haldor Lillenas