Whate'er my afflictions or trials may be, I want to live faithful, my Savior, to Thee, To walk as a Christian, my temper subdued, And feel, through Thy mercy, in spirit renewed. Refrain Home, home, home, sweet, sweet home, I know there is rest with Thy people at home, I know there is rest with Thy people at home. Though dark is my path in this valley of sin, O give me the light of Thy comfort within, To shield me from danger wherever I roam, And guide me at last to Thy people at home. Refrain I want to be humble, resigned to Thy will, In sunshine or tempest to follow Thee still, Yet, lured by the tempter, how often I roam, Forgetful, alas! of my God and my home. Refrain No parent so tender, so friend is so dear, No voice like my Savior's can banish my fear; By faith in Thy promise to Thee I will come, O, give me a place with Thy people at home. Refrain When shall I rise from this desert of gloom, Beyond the deep shadows that darken the tomb, In Eden, dear Eden, transported to roam, And sing hallelujahs with angels at home? Refrain