First Line: How oft our souls are lifted up,

How oft our souls are lifted up,
When clouds are dark and drear;
For Jesus comes, and kindly speaks
These loving words of cheer :

In My Father's house are many mansions ;
If it were not so, I would have told you ;
In My Father's house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you !

2 How oft amid our daily toil,
With anxious care opprest,
We hear again the precious word
That tells of joy and rest :

3 Oh, may our faith in Him be strong,
Who feels our every care,
And will for us-----as He hath said-----
A place in heaven prepare !

4 Then let us work, and watch, and
Relying on the love [pray,
Of Him who now prepares a place
For us in heaven above.