Goin' Home
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
Goin' home, goin' home,
I am goin' home,
Quiet light, some still day,
I am goin' home.
It ain't far, Jes' close by,
Through an open door,
Work all done, care laid by,
Goin' t' fear no more.
Mother's there, 'spectin' me,
Father's waitin' too,
Lots o' folks gathered there,
All the friends I knew.
Nothin's lost, all is gain,
No more fret nor pain,
No more stumblin' on the way,
No more sweat n' strain.
Mornin' star lights the way,
Restless dream all done,
Shadows gone, break of day,
Real life has begun.
There's no break, there's no end,
Just a livin' on,
Wide awake with a smile,
Goin' on an' on.
Goin' home, goin' home,
I am goin' home.
Here am I, all alone,
I am goin' home.
I am goin' home.
Note: Based on an old Negro Spiritual sung
by slaves who were nearing death.
Goin' Home
Religious Music's "Goin' Home" stands as a poignant example of the genre's focus on spiritual reflection and the journey of the soul. While the artist is known for a catalog of traditional hymns and well-known spiritual anthems, this track explores themes of departure and return within a sacred context. The recording captures the solemnity often found in works dedicated to the afterlife and the believer's path, complementing the artist's broader body of work which includes classics like "We Shall Overcome" and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness." As a piece within the evangelical and traditional Christian music tradition, the song emphasizes the emotional weight of leaving earthly life to join the divine, offering listeners a meditative experience that aligns with the genre's historical emphasis on devotion and the promise of eternal rest.