Living Hymns ‎#102

102. Passing Homeward

1 Passing homeward, O how gladly
Comes the life-boat to the land,
With its freight of souls rejoicing,
As they reach the shining strand!
Passing homeward, passing homeward,
Lo, from ev'ry clime they come,
While the choral bells of Eden
Ring their happy welcome home.

Chorus;
Passing home to Jesus, our Saviour,
Passing home from sorrow and care,
Passing home, to anchor forever;
Praise the Lord, we'll soon be there.

2 Passing homeward, O the prospect
Of a morrow clear and bright,
Where from lips that say "good morning,"
We shall never hear "good night."
Where the patient, silent worker
With his humble sheaves will stand,
And receive a crown of jewels,
At the dear Redeemer's hand. [Chorus]

3 See the faithful Christian warriors,
Passing homeward to their rest,
With the blessed name of Jesus
On their banner's waving crest.
Passing homeward, O how joyful,
Passing homeward one by one!
In the upper fold they gather,
Trials ended, labor done. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Passing homeward, O how gladly
• Title: Passing Homeward
• Author: Frank Gould
• Refrain First Line: Passing home to Jesus, our Saviour
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1887, by Jno. R. Sweney.

Tune Information

• Name: [Passing homeward, O how gladly]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: E♭ Major