| Song | How Far From Home I Asked |
| Album | Top Advent Hymns |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
| Writer(s) | Annie Smith |
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| Tags | How Far From Home I Asked |
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How Far From Home? I Asked, As On
I Bent My Steps The Watchman Spake:
The Long, Dark Night Is Almost Gone,
The Morning Soon Will Break.
Then Weep No More, But Speed Thy Flight,
With Hopes Bright Star Thy Guiding Ray,
Till Thou Shalt Reach The Realms Of Light,
In Everlasting Day.
I Asked The Warrior On The Field;
This Was His Soul Inspiring Song:
With Courage Bold, The Sword Ill Wield,
The Battle Is Not Long.
Then Weep No More, But Well Endure
The Conflict, Till Thy Work Is Done;
For This We Know, The Prize Is Sure,
When Victory Is Won.
I Asked Again; Earth, Sea And Sun
Seemed, With One Voice, To Make Reply:
Times Wasting Sands Are Nearly Run,
Eternity Is Nigh.
Then Weep No More With Warning Tones,
Portentous Sights Are Thickening Round,
The Whole Creation, Waiting, Groans,
To Hear The Trumpet Sound.
Not Far From Home! O Blessed Thought!
The Travelers Lonely Heart To Cheer;
Which Oft A Healing Balm Has Brought,
And Dried The Mourners Tear.
Then Weep No More, Since We Shall Meet
Where Weary Footsteps Never Roam
Our Trials Past, Our Joys Complete,
Safe In Our Fathers Home.
