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Rest and Home

William Cushing • English

Primary Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Verse 1

Waiting still whate’er betide, Oft in toilsome paths and wide, Till the blessed eventide Bring me rest, sweet rest and home.

Chorus

Rest and home, sweet rest and home; Dear heavenly home; Day by day I nearer come To my rest and home.

Verse 2

Waiting till the war shall cease, And the warrior find release, ‘Till the evening time of peace Bring me rest, sweet rest and home.

Chorus

Rest and home, sweet rest and home; Dear heavenly home; Day by day I nearer come To my rest and home.

Verse 3

Waiting still I cannot fear, With my Saviour always near, ‘Till the victory’s song of cheer Bring me rest, sweet rest and home.

Chorus

Rest and home, sweet rest and home; Dear heavenly home; Day by day I nearer come To my rest and home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • jeremiah 6:16