Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #559 First Line: Gliding o'er life's fitful waters Refrain First Line: Bless'd homeland, ever fair! Lyrics: 1. Gliding o’er life’s fitful waters,
Heavy surges sometimes roll;
And we sigh for yonder haven,
For the homeland of the soul.
Refrain
Blessèd homeland, ever fair!
Sin can never enter there;
But the soul, to life awaking,
Everlasting bloom shall wear.
2. Oft we catch a faint reflection,
Of its bright and vernal hills;
And, though distant, how we hail it!
How each heart with rapture thrills! [Refrain]
3. To our Father, and our Savior,
To the Spirit, Three in One,
We shall sing glad songs of triumph
When our harvest work is done. [Refrain]
4. ’Tis the weary pilgrim’s homeland,
Where each throbbing care shall cease,
And our longings and our yearnings,
Like a wave, be hushed to peace. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Gliding o'er life's fitful waters]
Blessèd Homeland