As when the weary travell’r gains

The words

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   Stanza 1. As when the weary travell’r gainsThe height of some o’er–looking hill;His heart revives, if cross the plainsHe eyes his home, though distant still.

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   Stanza 2. While he surveys the much–loved spot,He slights the space that lies between;His past fatigues are now forgot,Because his journey’s end is seen.

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   Stanza 3. Thus, when the christian pilgrim viewsBy faith, his mansion in the skies;The sight his fainting strength renews,And wings his speed to reach the prize.

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   Stanza 4. The thought of home his spirit cheers,No more he grieves for troubles past;Nor any future trial fears,So he may safe arrive at last.

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   Stanza 5. ’Tis there, he says, I am to dwellWith JESUS, in the realms of day;Then I shall bid my cares farewell,And he will wipe my tears away.

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   Stanza 6. Jesus, on thee our hope depends,To lead us on to thine abode;Assured our home will make amendsFor all our toil while on the road.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 3, Hymn 58. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/3-58