The Home-Going Song

        The Sons of the Pioneers singing an old song, "The Last Round-up" caught my attention.  Such harmony, such touching words.  Hearing it again it sparked my interest in "fixing" the song to a new version. I call mine, "The Home-Going Song." 
         Here's the original:  “The Last Round-up” by Billy Hill.  

Listen to the Sons of the Pioneers:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXILeWGurBg  

Read his words here: http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/t/thelastroundup.shtml

I’m heading for my Home going,

I’m living my life with Jesus by my side;

He’s brought me through, and His love is true, 

I’m heading for my Home-going.

Keep going on for it won’t be so very long,

Keep going on for it won’t be so very long.

I’m heading for my Heavenly Home!

I can make it, empowered by the LORD;

I talk to Him daily and I read His Word,

I’m heading for my Home-going.

I’m heading for my Home-going,

I’m looking forward to going above;

I’m telling others about God’s love,

Join the believers; it won’t be so long.

I’m heading for my Home-going,

Life’s challenges have gone on so long;

Without trusting Him I’d have lost my song,

I’m heading for my Home-going.

Keep going on for it won’t be so very long,

Keep going on for it won’t be so very long.

I’m heading for my Home-going,

I’ll meet the saints of all the ages there,

I’m praying that you, dear friend, are there

In that glorious Home-going. 

By Elaine Hardt ©2016