I'm But a Stranger Here

Thomas Rawson Taylor • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:15

Verse 1

I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home: Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home.

Verse 2

What though the tempest rage, Heaven is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my home: And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be overpast; I shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home.

Verse 3

There at my Saviour's side, Heaven is my home; I shall be glorified, Heaven is my home. There are the good and blest, Those I love most and best; And there I too shall rest, Heaven is my home.

Verse 4

Therefore I murmur not, Heaven is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heaven is my home: And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand: Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

1-chronicles 29:15

Reference 2

psalms 39:12

Reference 3

micah 2:10

Reference 4

2-corinthians 5:1-2

Reference 5

ephesians 2:19

Reference 6

philippians 3:20

Reference 7

hebrews 4:9

Reference 8

hebrews 11:13-16

Reference 9

1-peter 2:11