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Text:The Homeland
Tune:BLESSED HOME

875. The Homeland

1 There is a blessed home
Beyond this land of woe,
Where trials never come,
Nor tears of sorrow flow;
Where faith is lost in sight,
And patient hope is crowned,
And everlasting light
Its glory throws around.

2 There is a land of peace;
Good angels know it well;
Glad songs that never cease
Within its portals swell;
Around the glorious throne
Ten thousand saints adore
Christ, with the Father one,
And Spirit, evermore.

3 Look up, ye saints of God!
Nor fear to tread below
The path your Saviour trod
Of daily toil and woe;
Wait but a little while
In uncomplaining love;
His own most gracious smile
Shall welcome you above.

Text Information
First Line: There is a blessed home
Title: The Homeland
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Afflictions: See Christ; Christians: Afflictions; Christians: Disciplines (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: BLESSED HOME
Meter: 6s, D
Key: A♭ Major



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