Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs ‎#769

769. Dwelling Place

1 I know not when my Lord may come -
At night, or noonday fair,
Nor if I'll walk the vale with Him
Or "meet Him in the air."

2 I know that over yonder stands
A place prepared for me,
A home, "a house not made with hands,"
Most wonderful to see.

3 Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me,
And in God's house forevermore
My dwelling place shall be.

4 There I shall bathe my weary soul
In seas of heav'nly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll,
Across my peaceful breast.

Text Information

• First Line: I know not when my Lord may come
• Title: Dwelling Place
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Notes: COMPOSITE HYMN: Author credited as "various authors." Stanza 1 is stanza 4 of I know not why God's wondrous grace by D. W. Whittle. Stanza 2 is stanza 4 of I know that my Redeemer lives by Fred A. Fillmore. Stanza 3 is stanza 5 of The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want by Francis Rous. Stanza 4 is stanza 4 of When I can read my title clear by Isaac Watts.

Tune Information

• Name: PETERBOROUGH
• Composer: Ralph Harrison (1791)
• Arranger: C. A. Roberts
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2011 C. A. Roberts