Strangers here –
"Not a link with earth unbroken,
Not a farewell to be spoken,
Waiting for their Lord to take them
To Himself and like Him make them.

Strangers here –
With their hearts upon a treasure
That has dimmed for them earth's pleasure ;
Lamps well trimmed and brightly burning;
Eyes forever upward turning.

Strangers here –
Pilgrims in a hostile nation,
In a groaning old creation,
Journeying on through shame and scorning,
Gazing at the Star of Morning.

Strangers here-
Earthly rank and riches losing,
Worldly ties and claims refusing;
On to Christ in glory pressing,
All things there in Him possessing.

Strangers here-
But in Him their hearts are resting,
Faith looks up in days of testing,
Follows Him with true allegiance,
Loves to walk in His obedience.

Strangers here-
Christ has told them His affection,
Given them such a bright reception;
Not one word of condemnation-
Not one thought of separation.

Strangers here-
Soon to be at home together,
Going in with Christ forever;
He who bore their deep dishonor,
Giving them His wealth and honor.

Well known there-
Oh, what joy for Christ to take them
To the Father, who will make them
Welcome in His mansions yonder;
Strangers here-to be no longer!