Philippians 1:21-24 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
[22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
[23] For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
[24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Do you ever get homesick?
One day the wait will be over and we will be home.
I long for that day!
On Jordan’s Stormy Banks
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On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, — And cast a wishful eye — To Canaan’s fair and happy land, — Where my possessions lie.
CHORUS:
I am bound for the promised land, — I am bound for the promised land; — Oh, who will come and go with me? — I am bound for the promised land.
All o’er all those wide, extended plains — Shines one eternal day; — There God the Son forever reigns, — And scatters night away.
No chilling winds or poisonous breath — Can reach that healthful shore; — Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, — Are felt and feared no more.
When shall I reach that happy place, — I’ll be forever blest? — For I shall see my Father’s face, — And in His bosom rest.
Samuel Stennett 1787
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