Jesus, dear Jesus will welcome me

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I have a sweet hope that in heaven above

Author: Joseph H. Martin
Tune: [I have a sweet hope that in heaven above]
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 I have a sweet hope that in heaven above
The Savior is waiting for me,—
That, ransomed and saved by his mercy and love,
My friend and my portion he'll be.

Refrain:
Jesus, dear Jesus, will welcome me,
Welcome me, welcome me;
Jesus, dear Jesus, will welcome me
Home to the beautiful land.

2 In midst of the troubles and sorrows I bear,
By faith I repose on his breast;
I know he will make my afflictions his care,
And bring me at last to his rest. [Refrain]

3 He's gone to prepare for his people a place—
A mansion of glory on high;
And when I shall finish my journey and race,
He'll give me a home in the sky. [Refrain]

4 I know when this body of flesh shall decay
My strength and my portion he'll be;
In death he will be my sweet comfort and stay:
The Savior is waiting for me. [Refrain]

Source: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal: a compilation of choice hymns and tunes for Sunday schools #108

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Author: Joseph H. Martin

Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm Go to person page >

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First Line:	I have a sweet hope that in heaven above
Title:	Jesus, dear Jesus will welcome me
Author:	Joseph H. Martin
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Jesus, dear Jesus will welcome me
Copyright:	Public Domain