Old Gospel Singers

Old Gospel Singers
By Larry Linville

Watching gospel singers with smiles on every face
looking very happy-- singing at rapid pace.
The joy they sing about is not for us today
It is waiting for the day that we all pass away.

This world is not my home I’m just a passing through
My treasures and my hopes are all beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.

I love gospel music it’s always served me well
But Jesus promised joy in this world where we dwell
God’s joy is for today for those who follow him
Serving others fills our cup clear up to the brim.

O Lord you know I have no friend like you
If Heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do?
The angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.

This world is now my home I’m not just passing through
My treasures grow right here when I share God’s love with you.
Serving other people gives joy to us galore
And we can feel at home in this world all the more.

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