Verse 1 (Tender, reflective) O my Father, Thou that dwellest, In that high and glorious place, When shall I return unto Thy presence, And again behold Thy face? In Thy holy habitation, Did my spirit once reside? In that first primeval childhood, Was I nurtured by Thy side? (Soft organ hum, light Rhodes flourishes — quiet, reverent.) Verse 2 (Growing warmth and ache) For a wise and glorious purpose, You have placed me here on earth, And withheld the recollection Of my home, my friends, my birth. Yet sometimes a gentle whisper Says, “Child, you don’t belong down here.” And I feel I’ve been a wanderer, From a home more bright and clear. (Light guitar slides, organ deepens — slow sway, emotional.) Bridge (Rising soul – quiet conviction) I have learned to call Thee Father, By Thy Spirit from on high. Till the key of truth was given, I never knew just why. Are the heavens filled with fathers only? Oh, the thought could not be true. For truth eternal whispers softly — There’s a Mother watching too. (Background choir softly enters on “There’s a Mother watching too.”) Verse 3 (Full Gospel Soul – emotional peak) When I leave this frail existence, When I lay this body by, Father, Mother — I will meet You, In Your royal courts on high. Then when I have done my journey, All You sent me forth to do, With Your loving arms around me, Let me come and dwell with You. (Choir joins in “Let me come and dwell with You.” Slow build, emotional ad-libs.) Tag / Outro (Soft fade, gospel warmth) I’m coming home — When my work is through. Father, Mother, I am coming home to You. Yes, I’m coming home — When my journey’s through. With love eternal, I’ll dwell with You. *(Fade on choir softly echoing “I’ll dwell with You…”)
