The homeland in Heaven draws me from this earth,
The homeland in Heaven alone has true worth.
Naught here stills my longing, naught can me inspire
To dwell there forever is what I desire;
To dwell there forever is what I desire.
There tears never fall and no night shall be there.
The stars in their splendor God's glory declare;
And greatest of raptures! My eyes there shall see
The face of my Saviour in eternity!
The face of my Saviour in eternity!
--Zion's Melodies #59 vs. 1 & 3