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As when the weary traveller gains
The height of some o’er–looking hill;
His heart revives, if o'er the plains
He sees his home, though distant still.
While he surveys the much–loved spot,
He slights the space that lies between;
His past fatigues are now forgot,
Because his journey’s end is seen.
Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views
By faith, his mansion in the skies;
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.
The thought of home his spirit cheers,
No more he grieves for troubles past;
Nor any future trial fears,
So he may safe arrive at last.
’Tis there, he says, I am to dwell
With JESUS, in the realms of day;
Then I shall bid my cares farewell,
And he will wipe my tears away.
Jesus, on thee our hope depends,
To lead us on to thine abode;
Assured our home will make amends
For all our toil while on the road.
---Alternative verses---
As when the weary traveller gains
The height of some o’er–looking hill;
His heart revives, if cross the plains
He eyes his home, though distant still.
So when the Christian pilgrim views,
By faith his mansion in the skies;
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.
Father, on thee our hope depends,
To lead us on to thine abode;
Assured our home will make amends
For all our toil while on the road.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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1779
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Bible Refs:
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Ac 20:24;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1851 | # 468 | | 1815 | # 667 | | 1890 | # 240 | | 1826 | # 186 | | 1866 | # 755 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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FULDA (WALTON)(GERMANY)
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1815
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 105 | No key | | # 193 | Ab | | # 1583 | Bb | | # 403 | Bb | | # 464 | Bb | | # 680 | Bb | | # 181 | Bb | | # 316 | Bb | | # 431 | Bb | | # 460 | Bb | | # 465 | Bb | | # 323 | Bb | | # 790 | Bb | | # 120 | Bb | | # 74 | Eb | | # 42 | No key | | # 215 | Bb |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 D (D.L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) |
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