An Heir to the Kingdom
Authors: Nellie Dungan • Composers: J.M. Dungan • Meter: 9.8.9.8. double with refrain, 9.8.9.8.9.8.9.8. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1894
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1. I’m heir to the mansions of glory,
I’m heir, Above
(I’m heir with the King, In heaven above,)
The Father has given the promise
Of joys in the kingdom of love.
No sickness nor sorrow shall enter,
No shadow of evening appear.
But bliss all immortal shall greet us,
And pleasures with never a fear.
Chorus:
I’m heir, (I’m heir with the King,)
I’m heir. (I’m heir with the King,)
To mansions in heaven above;
(To mansions in heaven, in heaven above;)
I’m heir, (I’m heir with the King,)
I’m heir. (I’m heir with the King,)
I’m heir to the kingdom of love.
2. We long for that home with our Savior,
That home So bright.
(That home ever bright, In mansions of light,)
Where sin cannot enter to harm us,
And life is on dream of delight.
We ask Thee for strength, our dear Father,
To bravely stand up for the right,
That when our earth-cares are all ended,
We’ll enter the kingdom of light.
3. How happy the faithful in glory,
The saints At rest
(The saints who are blest, With heavenly rest,)
Are singing the song of redemption,
Salvation for sinners oppress’d.
For there are the blest of all ages,
Who wait on the beautiful shore,
To welcome the dear ones to heaven,
To dwell in that land evermore.