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O Think of the Home Over There
Lyrics
1. O think of the home over there,
By the side of the river of light,
Where the saints all immortal and fair
Are robed in their garments of white.
By the side of the river of light,
Where the saints all immortal and fair
Are robed in their garments of white.
Refrain:
Over there, over there, O think of the home over there.
Over there, over there, O think of the home over there.
Over there, over there, O think of the home over there.
Over there, over there, O think of the home over there.
2. O think of the friends over there,
Who before us the journey have trod;
Of the song that they breathe on the air
In their home in the palace of God.
Who before us the journey have trod;
Of the song that they breathe on the air
In their home in the palace of God.
3. My Saviour is now over there,
Where my kindred and friends are at rest;
Then away from my sorrow and care
Let me fly to the land of the blest.
Where my kindred and friends are at rest;
Then away from my sorrow and care
Let me fly to the land of the blest.
4. I’ll soon be at home over there,
For the end of my journey I see;
Many dear to my heart over there
Are waiting and watching for me.
For the end of my journey I see;
Many dear to my heart over there
Are waiting and watching for me.
Bible Reference
John 14:1-3
About This Hymn
This hymn invites the believer to lift the heart toward the hope of the heavenly home prepared by the Lord. Its message centers on the promise of Christ that He goes to prepare a place for His people, and that those who trust Him have a secure and joyful future beyond this life. The hymn offers comfort to the weary, assurance to the grieving, and strength to all who long for the presence of God. By directing the mind toward the eternal dwelling place of peace and fellowship, it helps the singer remember that earthly troubles are temporary and that the Lord has prepared a perfect home where sorrow, pain, and parting will be no more. The language of the hymn reflects a sincere longing for rest with Christ, and it encourages believers to walk faithfully, knowing that their final home is certain because it is promised by the Savior Himself.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: DeWitt Clinton Huntington (1868)
- Added: November 30, 2025
- Last Updated: November 30, 2025
- Views: 331
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