Glad Tidings in Song ‎#166

166. Meet Mother in the Skies

1 In a lonely graveyard, many miles away,
Lies your dear old mother ’neath the cold, cold clay;
Mem’ries oft returning of her tears and sighs,—
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies.

Refrain:
Listen to her pleading, “Wand’ring boy, come home,”
Lovingly, entreating, do not longer roam;
Let your manhood waken, heav’nward lift your eyes;
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies.

2 Now the old home, vacant, has no charms for you;
One dear form is absent—mother, kind and true;
Evermore she dwells where pleasure never dies,—
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. [Refrain]

3 Now in true repentance to the Saviour flee,
He Who pardoned mother, mercy has for thee;
Now He waits to comfort, He will not despise,—
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In a lonely graveyard, many miles away
• Title: Meet Mother in the Skies
• Refrain First Line: Listen to her pleading, “Wand’ring boy, come home”
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: Mother

Tune Information

• Name: [In a lonely graveyard, many miles away]
• Arranger: W. S. Nickle