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H. A. Merrill

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SATB Arr. by Geo. C. Stebbins

I know that my Redeemer lives,
And has prepar'd a place for me,
And crowns of victory He gives
To those who would His children be.

I'm trusting Jesus Christ for all,
I know His blood now speaks for me;
I'm list'ning for the welcome call,
To say: The Master waiteth thee!

I'm now enraptur'd with the thought,
I stand and wonder at His love—
That He from heav'n to earth was brought,
To die, that I may live above.

I know that Jesus soon will come,
I know the time will not be long,
'Till I shall reach my heavenly home,
And join the everlasting song.

Chorus:
Then ask me not to linger long
Amid the gay and thoughtless throng,
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: child, come home,
For I am only waiting here
To hear the summons: Child, come home!