Author: C. W. N. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1018 Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain First Line: Long scattered thy children, O Zion, have been Refrain First Line: Thy children are gathering home Lyrics: 1 Long scattered thy children, O Zion, have been,
But now they are gathering home:
The Spirit is calling, they gladly obey,
With songs of rejoicing they come.
Refrain:
Thy children are gathering home,
With joy they are gathering home;
From all the divisions in which they were scattered,
Thy children are gathering home.
2 False shepherds divided and scattered the flock,
And hirelings ruled o’er them for gain,
But back to their fold on Mount Zion’s fair height
They come to forever remain. [Refrain]
3 To unity glorious, rich and complete,
One faith and one body, one Lord,
One way and one Spirit, one hope and one God,
They come at the call of His word. [Refrain]
4 Sectarian walls shall no longer divide,
False teachers shall lead them no more;
True pastors shall feed them on heavenly food,
Their sorrows and sighings are o’er. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 34:12 Tune Title: [Long scattered thy children, O Zion, have been]
Thy Children Are Gathering Home