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137. Home to Rest

1 Whene’er my work on earth is done
I’ll face the glowing west
And calmly view life’s setting sun,
And then go home to rest.

Refrain:
Home to rest,
Home to rest,
My labor done, at the set of sun,
I’m going home to rest.

2 I’ll trust in Jesus, come what may,
He’ll help me when oppressed;
I’ll follow Him till close of day,
And then go home to rest. [Refrain]

3 I know whatever lot I share,
My Father’s will is best,
So while I live my cross I’ll bear,
And then go home to rest. [Refrain]

4 Some day beside the crystal sea
I’ll stand among the blest,
For soon my Lord will call for me,
Then I’ll go home to rest. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Whene’er my work on earth is done
Title: Home to Rest
Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
Refrain First Line: Home to rest
Language: English
Publication Date: 1897
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Whene’er my work on earth is done]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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