The New Christian Hymnal ‎#197

197. I Am a Stranger Here

1. I am a stranger here, within a foreign land;
My home is far away, upon a golden strand;
Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea,
I'm here on business for my King.

Chorus:
This is the message that I bring,
A message angels fain would sing:
"Oh, be ye reconciled,"
Thus saith my Lord and King,
"Oh, be ye reconciled to God."

2. This is the King's command: that all men, ev'rywhere,
Repent and turn away from sin's seductive snare;
That all who will obey, with Him shall reign for aye,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]

3. My home is brighter far than Sharon's rosy plain,
Eternal life and joy thro'out its vast domain;
My Sov'reign bids me tell how mortals there may dwell,
And that's my business for my King. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I am a stranger here, within a foreign land
• Title: I Am a Stranger Here
• Author: E. T. Cassel
• Refrain First Line: This is the message that I bring
• Meter: 12 12 12 8 with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Church; Means of Grace: Gospel Invitation
• Copyright: Copyright 1902 by E. O. Excell
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: THE KINGS' BUSINESS
• Composer: Flora H. Cassel
• Meter: 12 12 12 8 with Chorus
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1902 by E. O. Excell
• Notes: Now Public Domain