277. When We Wend Homeward

1 When we wend homeward to our land,
like dreamers we shall be;
like leaping rivers in the spring
we’ll joyful be and free!

2 For though our sowing work is hard,
and tears do freely flow,
on harvest day we’ll shoulder sheaves,
our hearts will overflow!

Text Information
First Line: When we wend homeward to our land
Title: When We Wend Homeward
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Scripture:
Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Psalms; Autumn and Harvest; Thanksgiving Day
Tune Information
Name: LAND OF REST
Arranger: Annabel Morris Buchanan, 1899-1983
Harmonizer: Charles H. Webb, 1933-
Meter: C.M.
Key: F Major or modal
Source: American folk melody
Copyright: Arr. © 1938, renewed 1966 by J. Fischer & Bros. Co.; Harm. © 1989 J. Fischer & Bros. Co.



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