The Book of Worship ‎#367

367. As when the weary traveler gains

1 As when the weary traveler gains
The height of some commanding hill,
His heart revives, if o'er the plains
He sees his home, though distant still,--

2 So, when the Christian pilgrim views
By faith his mansion in the skies,
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.

3 The hope of heaven his spirit cheers;
No more he grieves for sorrows past;
Nor any future conflict fears,
So he may safe arrive at last.

4 O Lord, on Thee our hopes we stay,
To lead us on to Thine abode;
Assured Thy love will far o'erpay
The hardest labors of the road.

Text Information

• First Line: As when the weary traveler gains
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Man a Saint: In Prospect of Heaven

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