Hymnal: The New Sabbath School Hosanna #26 (1870) First Line: 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints Lyrics: 1 ’Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints,
How sweet to my soul is communion with saints,--
To dad at the banquet of mercy there's room,
And feel in the presence of Jesus at home!
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
2 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace,
And thrice-precious Jesus, whose love cannot cease!
Tho' oft from thy presence in sadness I roam,
I long to behold thee in glory at home.
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
3 I sigh from this body of sin to be free,
Which hinders my joy and communion with thee;
Though now my temptation like billows may foam,
All, all will be peace when I'm with thee at home.
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
4 While here in this valley of conflict I stay,
Oh, give me submission and strength as thy day;
In all my afflictions to thee would I come,
Rejoicing in hope of my glorious home.
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
5 Whate'er thou deniest, oh, give me thy grace,
The Spirit's sure witness, and smiles of thy face;
Endue me with patience to wait at thy throne
And find even now a sweet foretaste of home.
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
6 I long, dearest Lord, in thy beauties to shine;
No more as an exile in sorrow to pine,
And in thy dear image to rise from the tomb
With glorified millions, to praise thee at home.
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home.
Tune Title: HOME
Home, home! sweet, sweet home!