The home beyond the shadows, Where all is calm and still ; Where holy joy and gladness The troubled heart shall fill : I'm longing for the Homeland, With golden gates so fair, That ever stand wide open To welcome pilgrims there.
2. The home beyond the shadows, Beyond the crystal sea ; The home of many mansions, Where rest remains for me : I'm waiting, only waiting, Its hallowed peace to share ; I long its gates to enter, With loved ones gathered there.
3. The home beyond the shadows Hath neither pain nor tears ; But through its cloudless regions The Light of Life appears â Dispelling every sorrow, Removing every care, And giving rest eternal To all who enter there.