I know that Jesus ever lives,
And has prepared a place for me;
And crowns of victory He gives
To those who would His children be.
Then ask me not to linger long
Amid the gay and thoughtless throng;
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: “Child, come home 1"
I'm trusting Jesus Christ for all,
I know His blood now speaks for me;
I'm listening for the welcome call,
To say: “The Master waiteth thee! "
Then ask me not to linger long
Amid the gay and thoughtless throng;
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: “Child, come home 1"
I'm now enraptured with the thought —
I stand and wonder at His love —
That He from heaven to earth was brought
To die, that I might live above.
Then ask me not to linger long
Amid the gay and thoughtless throng;
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: “Child, come home 1"
I know that Jesus soon will come;
I know the time will not be long,
Till I shall reach my heavenly home,
And join the everlasting song.
Then ask me not to linger long
Amid the gay and thoughtless throng;
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: “Child, come home 1"