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Text:As when the weary trav'ler gains
Tune:ALLEN
Arranger:R. M. McIntosh

85. As when the weary trav'ler gains

1 As when the weary trav'ler gains
The height of some commanding hill,
His heart revives if, o'er the plains,
He sees his home, tho' distant still;

2 Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views
By faith his mansion in the skies,
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.

3 The thought of home his spirit cheers;
No more he grieves for troubles past,
Nor any future trials fears
So he may safe arrive at last.

Text Information
First Line: As when the weary trav'ler gains
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1881
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ALLEN
Arranger: R. M. McIntosh
Meter: L. M.
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Copyright: By permission of R. M. McIntosh.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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