There so many are taking vacations

To the mountains and lakes and the sea

Where they rest from their cares and their worries

What a wonderful time that must be.



But it seems not my luck to be like them

I must toil through the heat and the cold

Seeking out the lost sheep on the mountains

Bringing wanderers back to the fold.



When I take my vacation in heaven

What a wonderful time that will be

Hearing concerts by the heavenly chorus

And the face of my Saviour I'll see.



Sitting down on the banks of the river

'Neath the shade of the evergreen tree

I shall rest from my burdens forever

Won't you spend your vacation with me?



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Now someday I shall take my vacation

To the city John tells us about

With its foundation walk, oh, so precious

With the gladness of heart I shall shout.



All those sights ever witness by mortals



Can compare with the glory up there

I shall spend my vacation with Jesus

In the place he went on to prepare.



When I take my vacation in heaven

What a wonderful time that will be

Hearing concerts by the heavenly chorus

And the face of my Saviour I'll see.



Sitting down on the banks of the river

'Neath the shade of the evergreen tree

I shall rest from my burdens forever

Won't you spend your vacation with me?.