The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#88

88. One by One

1 Gathering homeward from every land,
Gathering one by one;
Pilgrims are joining the heavenly band,
Gathering one by one;
Their brows are enclosed in golden crowns,
Their travel-stained robes are all laid down,
Gathering homeward from every land,
Gathering one by one.

Refrain:
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
Home, home, Sweet, sweet home;
Home, home, sweet, sweet home;
Home, home, sweet, sweet home.

2 Loved ones have gone to that distant shore,
Gathering one by one;
Others are going forevermore,
Gathering one by one;
Our sisters so gentle, our brothers so brave,
The beautiful children o'er the wave,
Gathering homeward from every land,
Gathering one by one. [Refrain]

3 We, too, shall come to the riverside,
Gathering one by one;
Nearer its waters each even-tide,
Gathering one by one;
O Jesus, our fainting strength uphold,
The waves of that river are dark and cold;
Gathering homeward from every land,
Gathering one by one. [Refrain]

4 Jesus, Redeemer, be thou our stay!
Gathering one by one;
Cross the dark river with us, we pray,
Gathering one by one;
Then boldly we'll come to Jordan's side,
And fearlessly breast its swelling tide,
Gathering homeward from every land,
Gathering one by one. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Gathering homeward from every land
• Title: One by One
• Refrain First Line: Home, home, sweet, sweet home
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 27:12

Tune Information

• Name: [Gathering homeward from every land]
• Composer: O. R. Barrows