The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4200

4200. Meet Mother in the Skies

1. In a lonely churchyard, many miles away,
Lies your dear old mother, ’neath the cold, cold clay;
Mem’ries oft returning of her tears and sighs,
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies.

Refrain
Listen to her pleading, Wand’ring boy, come home,
Lovingly, entreating, do not longer roam;
Let your manhood waken, heav’nward lift your eyes;
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies.

2. Now the old home, vacant, has no charms for you;
One dear form is absent, mother, kind and true;
Evermore she dwells where pleasure never dies,
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. [Refrain]

3. Now in true repentance to the Savior flee,
He who pardoned mother, mercy has for thee;
Now He waits to comfort, He will not despise,
If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In a lonely churchyard, many miles away
• Title: Meet Mother in the Skies
• Author: Anonymous
• Refrain First Line: Listen to her pleading, Wand'ring boy, come home
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [In a lonely churchyard, many miles away]
• Arranger: W. S. Nickle (1899)
• Incipit: 32343 16116 53234
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain