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The Welcome Home

Mary A. Kidder • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Verse 1

How sweet will be the welcome home, When this short life is o’er; When pain and sorrow, grief and care, Shall trouble us no more.

Chorus

Welcome home, sweet welcome home, My home, sweet home, Welcome home, sweet welcome home, The Christian's welcome home.

Verse 2

When we the lovely promised land With spirit eyes shall see; We'll join the holy angel band, In praise, dear Lord, to Thee.

Chorus

Welcome home, sweet welcome home, My home, sweet home, Welcome home, sweet welcome home, The Christian's welcome home.

Verse 3

If we are faithful we shall gain, The land of promised rest; We'll join the holy angel band, In praise, dear Lord, to Thee.

Chorus

Welcome home, sweet welcome home, My home, sweet home, Welcome home, sweet welcome home, The Christian's welcome home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 35:10

Reference 2

  • matthew 25:23

Reference 3

  • john 14:2-3

Reference 4

  • revelation 21:4