Home in view

John Newton · 1779

Catalog grade guidance: 6–8 — Olney hymn; editorial grade guidance.

35 content lines · 207 words · Est. recitation about 2 min 27 sec (approx.)

Public-domain text for reading and recitation practice. Source: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Olney Hymns, 1779).Estimated time uses ~120 words/minute plus short pauses—not a contest rule.

Hymn 58

John Newton

8,8,8,8

Home in view.

As when the weary travell'r gains

The height of some o'er-looking hill;

His heart revives, if cross the plains

He eyes his home, though distant still.

While he surveys the much-loved spot,

He slights the space that lies between;

His past fatigues are now forgot,

Because his journey's end is seen.

Thus, when the christian pilgrim views

By faith, his mansion in the skies;

The sight his fainting strength renews,

And wings his speed to reach the prize.

The thought of home his spirit cheers,

No more he grieves for troubles past;

Nor any future trial fears,
Acts 20:24

So he may safe arrive at last.

'Tis there, he says, I am to dwell

With JESUS, in the realms of day;

Then I shall bid my cares farewell,

And he will wipe my tears away.

Jesus, on thee our hope depends,

To lead us on to thine abode;

Assured our home will make amends

For all our toil while on the road.

SIMILAR HYMNS.

Book I. Hymn 4, 7, 9, 11, 25, 35, 36,
39, 41, 46, 47, 48, 7O, 95, 128,
132.

Book II. Hymn 45, 46, 47.

V. DEDICATION and SURRENDER