The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1177

1177. Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints

1 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints,
How sweet to my soul is communion with saints!
To find at the banquet of mercy there's room,
And feel in the presence of Jesus at home.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home;
Prepare me, dear Saviour, for heaven, my home.

2 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace!
And thrice precious Jesus whose love cannot cease;
Though oft from thy presence in sadness I roam,
I long to behold thee in glory, at home.

3 I sigh from this body of sin to be free,
Which hinders my joy and communion with thee;
Though now my temptations like billows may foam,
All, all, will be peace, when I'm with thee at home.

4 While here in this valley of conflict I stay,
O give me submission and strength as my day!
In all my afflictions to thee would I come,
Rejoicing in hope of my glorious home.

5 The days of my exile are passing away;
The time is approaching when Jesus will say,
"Well done, faithful servant, sit down on my throne,
And dwell in my presence, forever at home."

Text Information

• First Line: Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints
• Author: David Denham
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Miscellaneous: Old Melodies

Tune Information

• Name: HOME, SWEET HOME
• Composer: John Howard Payne
• Meter: 11s
• Key: E♭ Major