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343 Happy Home

Words: The Sacred Harp, 1859

Music: J. P. Rees, 1859. Alto S. M. Denson, 1911

Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)

Oh yes, my Savior I will trust,
And though my body turns to dust,

[chorus]
Oh, what a happy time, when the Christians all get home,
And we’ll shout and praise the Lamb in glory!

My spirit shall fly out and sing
Eternal praises to my King;

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