there s a light in the window and the table s set in splendor someone s standing by the open door i can see a crystal river oh i must be near forever and i ve never been this homesick before chorus see the bright light shine it s just about hometime i can see my father standing at the door this world has been a wilderness i m headed for deliverance lord i ve never been this homesick before i can see the family gather sweet faces there all familiar but no one s old or feeble anymore oh this lonesome heart is cryin think i ll spread my wings for flyin lord i ve never felt this homesick before repeat chorus lord i ve never been this homesick before