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In My Father's Dwelling

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: John 11:2

Verse 1

In my Father’s dwelling above, There’s a robe and a crown for me; I shall enter thro’ the gates of glory there, And the King in His beauty see.

Chorus

O the rapture, O the rapture, When I reach my Father’s dwelling bright and fair! O the rapture, O the rapture, When the King shall receive me there.

Verse 2

In my Father’s dwelling above, O the bliss that remains for me! I shall tell of my Redeemer and His love, I shall sing of His grace so free.

Chorus

O the rapture, O the rapture, When I reach my Father’s dwelling bright and fair! O the rapture, O the rapture, When the King shall receive me there.

Verse 3

In my Father’s dwelling above, When the cares of the world shall cease, I shall join the happy chorus of the blest, In a land of delight and peace.

Chorus

O the rapture, O the rapture, When I reach my Father’s dwelling bright and fair! O the rapture, O the rapture, When the King shall receive me there.

Verse 4

In my Father’s dwelling above, With the friends that have gone before, We shall meet beyond the river by and by, There to praise Him forevermore.

Chorus

O the rapture, O the rapture, When I reach my Father’s dwelling bright and fair! O the rapture, O the rapture, When the King shall receive me there.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 11:2