Here the labor is so hard and the workers they are tired
And our weary hearts're yearning for a rest
And I find we're getting anxious to be in that happy home
Where we'll reseive such peace and happiness
But wait a little longer please Jesus there are so many wandering out in sin
Just a little longer please Jesus, a few more days to get our loved ones in
Family scattered here and there and thought Lord we love them dear
Maybe we can help them find a way
But if waiting is the cost dear ol' Lord, then I'll be lost
And that's the only reason why we say
We may look into the skies and the tears will fill our eyes
For our burdened heart grows heavier with each day
First we cry, oh Lord please come, come and take your children home
But then we look around us and say