Hallelujah we are on our way
Hallelujah we are on our way to God
From Egypt lately come
Where death and darkness reign
To seek our new our better home
Where we our rest shall gain
There sin and sorrow cease
And every conflict’s o’er
There we shall dwell in endless peace
And never hunger more
Jerusalem our happy home
Would God I were in Thee
Would God my woes were at an end
Thy joy that I might see
We soon shall join the throng
Their pleasures we shall share
And sing the everlasting song
With all the ransomed there
There in celestial strains
Enraptured myriads sing
There love in every bosom reigns
For God Himself is King
Song Meaning
Using Israel’s exodus as a picture of Christian pilgrimage, the song celebrates leaving death and darkness for the eternal home where sorrow ends and rest begins.
Biblical Message
Hebrews 11:13–16 describes believers seeking a better heavenly country. Revelation 21:3–4 promises the end of death, sorrow, and pain.
Reflection
The journey may be unfinished, but its destination gives courage. The song invites hopeful perseverance toward the home God prepares.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Our Happy Home”?
Using Israel’s exodus as a picture of Christian pilgrimage, the song celebrates leaving death and darkness for the eternal home where sorrow ends and rest begins.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Hebrews 11:13–16 describes believers seeking a better heavenly country. Revelation 21:3–4 promises the end of death, sorrow, and pain.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits funerals, pilgrimage themes, hope-filled worship, and services about eternity.