Christ in Song ‎#737

737. Home, Sweet Home

1. Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints,
How sweet to my soul is communion of saints;
To find at the banquet of mercy there's room,
And feel in the presence of Jesus at home.
Home, home, sweet,
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for heaven my home.

2 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace,
And thrice precious Jesus, whose love can not cease!
Tho' oft from thy presence in sadness I roam,
By faith I behold thee in glory at home.
Home, home, sweet,
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for heaven my home.

3 While here in this valley of conflict I stay,
O give me submission, and strength as my day;
In all my afflictions to thee would I come,
Rejoicing in hope of my glorious home.
Home, home, sweet,
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for heaven my home.

Text Information

• First Line: Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints
• Title: Home, Sweet Home
• Author: David Denham
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Prayer and Testimony Meeting; Living His Life: Prayer and Testimony Meeting; Special Occasions: Reunion
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints]
• Composer: Henry R. Bishop
• Meter: 11s
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.