Description Heaven, The Place I Long To Be Scripture: Philippians 1:23 Key: Eb Time Signature: 6/4 Hymn Status: Partnership (An agreement between the hymn writer and R.J. Stevens Music, LLC.) Terms of Use: This hymn is free to use for display and print but with the following exception(s): 1. The hymn writer does not want this hymn and its arrangement altered in any way. 2. The hymn writer does not want this hymn accompanied with instrumental music. Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 Lyrics Verse 1: If heaven’s a place where there’ll be no pain, No sorrow nor crying ever again; Where saints and angels sing refrain; Then that’s the place I long to be. Verse 2: If heaven’s a place with its street of gold, Where saved ones shall walk and never grow old; There safe from harm in the Shepherd’s fold; Then that’s the place I long to be. Verse 3: If heaven’s a place with its beauty rare, With pleasures and joys beyond all compare; Eternal life with the Father there; Then that’s the place I long to be. Verse 4: But most of all it’s my Lord to see, Who shed His life’s blood to set my soul free; O heaven means so much to me; Yes, that’s the place I long to be.
