1 Since childhood I have heard of a heaven
I wondered if it could be true
If there were bright mansions eternal
Somewhere beyond the starry blue.
I wondered if people really go thee
Then one day sweet Jesus came in
And I got a vision of glory
My heart with all heaven did blend.

Refrain:
Heaven (happy home above)
Heaven (land of peace and love)
Oh, it makes me feel like traveling home
Heaven (eternal)
Heaven (supernal)
I'm so glad that it is real.

2 Since I got acquainted with Jesus
My heart's overflowing with love
My heart like the Saviour's is breaking
For sinners who will miss that home above.
There's a voice from the hills of Old Judea
Still singing that sweet word of peace
This world's vain attractions don't thrill me
My soul from such changes released. [Refrain]