In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2
Words & Music: Z. A. Space, 1911 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Space’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I’ll be with Him by and by,
In the home beyond the sky;
With my Savior in His glory,
I’ll be there!
In the place prepared for me,
Far beyond life’s troubled sea,
I shall dwell with my Redeemer,
I’ll be there!
Refrain
I’ll be there! I’ll be there!
When my name is called up yonder
I’ll be there!
I’ll be there! I’ll be there!
And I’ll dwell with Him forever:
I’ll be there!
I’ll be with Him by and by,
In the land beyond the sky;
In the glory of His presence,
I’ll be there!
With the happy blood-washed throng
I shall sing redemption’s song,
Ever praising my Redeemer,
I’ll be there!
Refrain
I’ll be with Him by and by,
In the home beyond the sky;
With the saints of all the ages,
I’ll be there!
And with loved ones gone before
I shall stand on yonder shore,
Face to face with my Redeemer,
I’ll be there!
Refrain