I Long For Home!
 
1. I long for home, my Father's house in heaven, 
Where joys are ever springing new; 
Far from the weary world's confusing customs, 
To heaven's rest, so pure and true!
That land where Jesus is the only Shepherd, 
The gentle lamb will lie down with the leopard, 
Where honest hearts will never be alone,
I long for home, I long for home! 

Refrain:
I long for home, I long for home,
I long for home, my Father's house in heaven!
I long for home, my Father's house in heaven,
I long for home, I long for home! 
 
2. I long for home, where crystal streams are flowing, 
The tree of life will feed the meek; 
Wide-spreading plains swell into hills of beauty, 
And mountains rear their lofty peaks.
Upon those plains, beside the living waters, 
A dwelling place for freedom's sons and daughters, 
And wand'ring pilgrims nevermore shall roam,
I long for home, I long for home! 
(Refrain)
 
3. I long for home, where suffering is banished, 
Where tears and death are passed away; 
No sickness mars the health of minds and bodies, 
For there is no iniquity.
There is a city where the saints assemble, 
Like precious stone, her glorious light resembles, 
For God is there and reigns upon His throne,
I long for home, I long for home! 
(Refrain)
 
4. I long for home, where I shall see my Father, 
Not through a veil, but face to face, 
And walk and talk with happy, holy beings 
To learn the mysteries of grace.
Immortal minds will contemplate with wonder, 
As treasures from the universe are gathered, 
And love increase as Love is better known,
I long for home, I long for home! 
(Refrain)
 
Text: based on The Great Controversy, p. 675-678