Author: Miss Mariana B. Slade Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #90 (1883) First Line: Up to the bountiful Giver of life Refrain First Line: Gathering home, gathering home, Never to sorrow more Lyrics: 1 Up to the bountiful Giver of life,
Gathering home! gathering home!
Up to the dwelling where cometh no strife,
The dear ones are gathering home!
Refrain:
Gathering home,
Gathering home,
Never to sorrow more, never to roam;
Gathering home,
Gathering home,
God's children are gathering home.
2 Up to the city where falleth no night,
Gathering home! gathering home!
Up where the Savior's own face is the light,
The dear ones are gathering home! [Refrain]
3 Up to the bountiful mansions above,
Gathering home! gathering home!
Safe in the arms of his infinite love,
The dear ones are gathering home! [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1 Tune Title: [Up to the bountiful Giver of life]
Gathering Home