This world is not my home, I'm just a passing thro', My…
“This world is not my home, I'm just a passing thro', My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; the angels beckon me from heaven's open door, and I can't feel at home in this world any more. 0 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.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels alienated on earth, longing for heavenly home and divine companionship.
In simple terms: He feels out of place here.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual comfort and hope.
Themes
faith
longing
spiritual alienation
Mood
contemplative
yearning
Type
spiritual
poetic
When to use this quote
- worship services
- personal prayer
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
heaven
divine companionship
existential yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you a sense of belonging?
- How do you reconcile earthly duties with spiritual hopes?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with secular perspectives.