There's a place I long to be

This side of Eternity

Where pain and tears are found

Mixed with joy abundantly

A place where little children are

Longing to be loved

Searching for some sort of hope

And the sweetness of human touch

A place with rich tradition

And hearts of hospitality

Where people reach out

And give so selflessly

A place where God's Kingdom

Is growing with each new day

As His servants go out

And learn to love in new ways

A place where I learned

How to serve and how to love

With a willing spirit

And strength from up above

There's a place I long to be

This side of eternity

Where I can help ease the pain, wipe the tears

And celebrate joy abundantly