Wanderer, Seek Thy Home

Hark, the bell to prayer is calling

Author: J. B. Packard
Tune: [Hark! the bell to prayer is calling]
Published in 5 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Hark! the bell to prayer is calling,
"Wanderer, come!"
In God’s house with reverent feeling,
Seek thy home.
There’s a mansion far above thee,
Where dwell spirits pure and lovely;
Wanderer, ’tis thy home;
Wanderer, ’tis thy home.

2 Hark! those bell-tones sweetly pealing,
"Come, O come!"
Far and wide melodious stealing,
“Come, O come!”
Thro’ each heart the voice is thrilling,
Storms of grief and passion stilling,
Wanderer, hasten home;
Wanderer, hasten home.

3 Still the echoed voice is ringing,
"Come, O come!"
Every heart pure incense bringing,
Hither come.
Father, round the altar bending,
May our souls to Heav’n ascending,
Find in Thee their home,
Find in Thee their home.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #15915

Author: J. B. Packard

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Text Information

First Line: Hark, the bell to prayer is calling
Title: Wanderer, Seek Thy Home
Author: J. B. Packard
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #15915
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The Cyber Hymnal #15915

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