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This World Is Not My Home
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's rendition of "This World Is Not My Home" is a classic gospel hymn expressing the believer's longing for heaven. The song reflects on the temporary nature of earthly life, with treasures stored beyond the blue and angels beckoning from heaven's open door. It conveys a sense of not feeling at home in this world, while affirming trust in Jesus as Savior and friend. The lyrics speak of being pardoned and onward going, with confidence that God will lead through weakness and poverty. The final verses picture glory land, eternal life, and saints shouting victory, reinforcing the hope of heaven and the peace found in that promise.
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This world is not my home I'm just a-passin' through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do?
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
They're all expecting me and that's one thing I know
My Savior pardoned me and now I onward go
I know He'll take me through though I am weak and poor
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Just over in glory land we'll live eternally
The saints on every hand are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise drift back from heaven's shore
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do?
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore
No, I can't feel at home in this world anymore