Author: J. H. Horstmann; Chr. Barth Hymnal: EHOW1921 #315 (1921) Meter: 7.6.7.6 First Line: The pilgrim and stranger Lyrics: 1 The pilgrim and the stranger
Pursues his journey home;
On earth there’s toil and danger,
In heav’n is rest alone.
2 The love that earth has given
Beneath the sod is laid;
He yearns for that in heaven,
For flow’rs that never fade.
3 Of wealth and pride and glory,
Of palaces and gold,
There is the old, sad story
Of death and ruin told.
4 The rivers’ flood is hurried
Into the ocean wide,
And in its bosom buried
Beneath the silent tide.
5 ‘Tis thus the pilgrim yearneth
For God’s own bliss and peace;
In life and joy eternal
His soul may be at ease.
6 And longing thus he wanders
Throughout this vale of tears,
To reach the home that’s yonder
Where Christ, his life, appears. Topics: Pilgrimage; Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: HOMEWARD BOUND
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