In My Father’s house are many mansions.
John 14:2
Words: E. Watson, in Chapel Melodies, edited by Silas Vail & Robert Lowry (New York: Biglow & Main, 1868), number 3.
Music: Arranged by Hubert P. Main (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Watson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I have heard of a place over there,
Where Jesus my Savior doth reign;
There will be no more death over there,
Neither sighing, nor sorrow, nor pain.
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O I have a home over there (over there),
Where Jesus my Savior doth reign;
’Tis a beautiful place over there,
Over there, over there.
I have friends that have gone over there,
And I hope to rejoin them again;
How delightful to meet over there,
And with loved ones forever remain.
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There are angels that sing over there—
How pleasant their singing must be;
There are crowns for the faithful to wear,
And I trust there’s a bright one for me.
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There are mansions for all over there,
For the poor and the homeless below;
There is room for the world over there,
And my Savior invites all to go.
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