When I Take My Vacation In Heaven

1 Here so many are taking vacations,
To the mountains, the lakes and the sea,
To rest from their cares and their worries,
What a wonderful time that must be
But it seems not my lot to be like them,
I must toil through the heat and the cold,
Seeking out the lost sheep on the mountain,
Bringing wanderers back to the fold.

Refrain:
When I take my vacation in heaven
What a wonderful time that must be,
Hearing concerts by Gabriel's chorus
And the face of my Saviour I see.
Sitting down on the banks of the river
'Neath the shade of the evergreen tree,
I shall rest from my burdens forever,
Won't you spend your vacation with me?

2 Now someday I shall take my vacation
To the city John tells us about,
With its foundation walls all so precious,
Where from gladness of heart I shall shout.
Oh, no sights ever witnessed by mortals
Can compare with the glories up there;
I shall spend my vacation with Jesus
In the place He went on to prepare. [Refrain]

3 There the weather will always be pleasant,
Not a cloud shall sweep o'er the sky,
And no earthquakes or cyclones shall threaten
In the land of sweet bye and bye.
There is soon to be an excursion,
I'm booked for a ride in the air,
You've invited to share my vacation
And the feast of the Bridegroom to share. [Refrain]

4 There will be no space given to smokers,
No card parties there are allowed,
The backbiters, liars and gosspiers
Cannot stand such a wonderful crowd.
But the old Gospel Train will be ringing
With the shouts of the sanctified throng
Who are on their vacation with Jesus:
He invites you to come along. [Refrain]

Source: Spiritual Songs and Worship Hymnal #173