An alien from God, and a stranger to grace

1.
An alien from God, and a stranger to grace,
I wander'd through earth, its gay pleasures to taste;
In the pathway of sin I continued to roam,
Unmindful, alas! that it led me from home.
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 in heaven.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
The saints in those mansions are ever at home.

3.
Allure me no longer, ye false glowing charms!
The Saviour invites me, I'll go to his arms;—
At the banquet of mercy, I hear there is room
And there would I feast with his children at home.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
O when shall I share the fruition of home!

4.
The days of my exile are passing away,
The time is approaching, when Jesus will say,
Well done, faithful servant, sit down on my throne
And dwell in my presence for ever at home.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
O then I shall rest with my Saviour, at home.

5.
Affliction, and sorrow, and death, shall be o'er.
The saints shall unite to be parted no more;
Their loud hallelujahs fill heaven's high dome.
They dwell with the Saviour for ever at home.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
They dwell with the Saviour for ever at home.

Source: The Choice: in two parts; Part I, containing Psalms and hymns, Part II, containing spiritual songs; designed for public and private worship (6th ed.) #S117