My thoughts are ever turning
To my celestial home,
For it my love is burning
Though still afar I roam.
‘Tis there my soul is dwelling,
My wealth is with the Lord,
And from my heart is welling
A longing heavenward.

What leads to heaven I treasure
And not what draws to earth,
The world, its sinful pleasure,
And all it holds of worth
I shun, what far outclasses
All these, I seek on high,
To know that life surpasses
Earth’s wisdom and earth’s joy.

Then rise, my soul, with gladness
Although the way be hard.
Through danger, scorn, and sadness,
Up! Ever Heavenward!
To others leave earth’s pleasures
And all this world’s allure,
Thou claim the noble treasures
Eternal and secure!

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When I have time I will give credit where credit is due for the above song. I can't remember off the top of my head and I'm not somewhere I can look. I came across it tonight in my files so thought I would share it...