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I'm On My Journey Home

E. A. Hoffman • English

Primary Scripture: Philippians 1:23

Verse 1

My feet are weary, but I am going To the fair palace of the king, To see His beauty and share His glory, AndHis eternal praises sing.

Chorus

For I am going home, yes, I am going home, To yonder city, bright and fair, To see my Saviour dear, to see my Saviour dear. And live with Him forever there.

Verse 2

Oh, do not hinder me on my journey, For earth is not my dwelling-place! I'm going homeward to meet my Saviour, And see Him ever face to face.

Chorus

For I am going home, yes, I am going home, To yonder city, bright and fair, To see my Saviour dear, to see my Saviour dear. And live with Him forever there.

Verse 3

A few more sorrows, a few more trials, A few more burdens here to bear, And I will enter the heav'nly portals, And rest in peace forever there.

Chorus

For I am going home, yes, I am going home, To yonder city, bright and fair, To see my Saviour dear, to see my Saviour dear. And live with Him forever there.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • philippians 1:23
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