There are those who are taking vacations
to the mountains the lakes and the sea
Where they rest from their cares and their troubles
What a wonderful time that must be.

But it seems not my lot to be like them
I must toil through the heat and the cold
Seekin´ out the lost sheep on the mountains
bringing wanderers back to the fold
But when I take my vacation in heaven
what a wonderful time that will be
Hearing concerts by the heavenly chorus
and the face of my Saviour I´ll see.
Sitting down on the banks of the river
neath the shade of the evergreen tree
There I´ll rest from my burdens forever
won´t you take your vacation with me.
(Sitting down on the banks of the river
under the shade of the evergreen tree)
There I´ll rest from my burdens forever
won´t you take your vacation with me