My home once was bright and fair, When we met dear papa there; But he's gone to mansions fair; That the Saviour did prepare. Chorus: “If I go away” said he, “I'll come back and call for thee;” Soon the call for me will come, “Leave thy cross and come on home.” Mother, too was in her place, Beams of love shone on her face; As she looked in tender care, On her loved ones gathered there. (Chorus) Brothers, sisters then so gay, Now have also passed away; But I hope to meet them there, Where the Saviour did prepare. (Chorus) O could I view that bright place, And my Saviour face to face; And those golden mansions there, That the Saviour did prepare. (Chorus)