My friends have gathered here around me They know I'll soon be on my way To live up there with Christ forever That lovely land far away I hear my savior now a callin' He bids me now to come home I'll stead'ly follow in his footsteps I know he'll guide me safely home In this world we're only strangers
We have sinned and all done wrong But if you'll kneel in prayer my brother At journey's end he'll call you home I'm ready now for the journey I know I'll soon be on my way Sweet angels voices now will guide me Oh heaven can't be far away