Sacred Songs No. 2 ‎#7

7. A home forever there

1 When the silver cord is broken,
And we bid our friends, ‘farewell,’
And the soul to God, who gave it,
Shall return with Him to dwell;—
When we gaze in silent rapture,
On our many mansions fair,—
We shall know how sweet the promise
Of a home, forever there.

2 When we meet and know each other,
And behold our Saviour’s face,—
When we join the noble army
Of the ransomed, saved by grace;—
O how light will seem the burden,
And the cross, that now we bear,
When our Lord repeats the promise
Of a home, forever there.

3 There’s a grand and mighty anthem,
That we cannot learn to sing,
Till we hear the blessed welcome,
At the feet of Christ, our King;—
Till will all the just made perfect,
Crowns of vict’ry we shall wear;—
Then we’ll praise Him, for the promise
Of a home, forever there.

Text Information

• First Line: When the silver cord is broken
• Title: A home forever there
• Author: F. J. Crosby
• Publication Date: 1899
• Scripture:
  Ecclesiastes 12:6
• Topic: Heaven; Promises

Tune Information

• Name: [When the silver cord is broken]
• Composer: H. P. Danks