Kind Words ‎#84

84. 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints

1 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints,
How sweet to my soul is communion with saints!
To find at the banquet of mercy there's room,
And feel in the presence of Jesus at home.

Chorus:
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.

2 The pleasures of earth I have seen fade away,
They bloom for a season, but soon they decay!
But pleasures more lasting in Jesus are given,
Salvation on earth, and a mansion is heav'n. [Chorus]

3 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace,
And thrice blessed Jesus, whose love cannot cease;
Tho' oft from Thy presence in sorrow I roam,
I long to behold Thee in glory at home. [Chorus]

4 I sigh from this body of sin to be free,
Which hinders my joy and communion with Thee;
Though now my temptation like billows may foam,
All, all will be peace when I'm with Thee at home. [Chorus]

5 While here in the valley of conflict I stay,
O, give me submission and strength for each day;
In all my afflictions to Thee would I come,
Rejoicing in hope of my glorious home. [Chorus]

6 Whate'er Thou deniest, O give in Thy grace,
The Spirit's sweet comfort, the smiles of Thy face;
Indulge me with patience to wait at Thy throne
And give, even now, a sweet foretaste of home. [Chorus]

7 I long, dearest Lord, in thy presence to shine,
No more as an exile in sorrow to pine;
But in Thy fair image arise from the tomb,
With glorified millions to praise Thee at home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints
• Refrain First Line: Home, home, sweet, sweet home
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

Tune Information

• Name: THE SAINT'S SWEET HOME
• Meter: 11s
• Key: E Major
• Source: Sicilian Air