How oft our souls are lifted up,
When clouds are dark and drear;
For Jesus comes, and kindly speaks
These loving words of cheer:
"In My Father's house are many mansions;
If it were not so, I would have told you;
In My Father's house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you 1”
How oft amid our daily toil,
With anxious care opprest,
We hear again the precious word
That tells of joy and rest:
"In My Father's house are many mansions;
If it were not so, I would have told you;
In My Father's house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you 1”
Oh, may our faith in Him be strong,
Who feels our every care,
And will for us — as He hath said —
A place in heaven prepare!
"In My Father's house are many mansions;
If it were not so, I would have told you;
In My Father's house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you 1”
Then let us work, and watch, and
Relying on the love
Of Him who now prepares a place pray,
For us in heaven above.
"In My Father's house are many mansions;
If it were not so, I would have told you;
In My Father's house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you 1”