O to go to be with Jesus,
O, to leave this world behind,
How my heart is aching, longing
To go Home and rest in love.
To be free from all earth’s sorrows,
To be free from tempting sin.
Just to fly on wings as eagles,
Soar away to Heaven above.
All around are tears and sorrow,
Crushing fears and anxious care,
Darkness pressing in around me,
I’m so weak and days are long.
Weary eyes look up to Jesus,
Weary feet keep plodding on,
Weary hands keep toiling ever,
Weary lips still sing their song.
I will keep my eyes on Jesus,
Trusting Him for strength and grace,
Through the toilsome way before me,
He will be my hope and stay.
He has promised to be with me,
Daily walking by my side,
Loving me, He’ll guide and finally
Bear my longing soul away.
– Marian Hostetler
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