The document is lyrics to a hymn that describes the promise of heaven. It discusses how the singer looks forward to their "mansion" in heaven after their labor on Earth is done. The hymn expresses gratitude for the promise of rest and living with other saved souls in heaven. It envisions exchanging their earthly home for their heavenly mansion and inviting the archangel as a guest.

1. 1 - An Empty Mansion 1. Here I labor and toil as I look for a home, Just a humble abode among men, While in heaven a mansion is waiting for me And a gentle voice pleading "Come in." Words by: Mrs. J. B. Karnes, Music by: C. A. Luttrell Copyright © 1939 by Stamps-Baxter Music(BMI)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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3. c - An Empty Mansion There's a mansion now empty, just waiting for me At the end of life's troublesome way, Many friends and dear loved ones will welcome me there Near the door of that mansion some day. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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5. 2 - An Empty Mansion 2. Ever thankful am I that my Savior and Lord Promised unto the weary sweet rest; Nothing more could I ask then a mansion above, There to live with the saved and the blest. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words by: Mrs. J. B. Karnes, Music by: C. A. Luttrell Copyright © 1939 by Stamps-Baxter Music(BMI)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission.

6. 2 - An Empty Mansion © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

7. c - An Empty Mansion There's a mansion now empty, just waiting for me At the end of life's troublesome way, Many friends and dear loved ones will welcome me there Near the door of that mansion some day. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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9. 3 - An Empty Mansion 3. When my labor and toiling have ended below And my hands shall lie folded in rest, I'll exchange this old home for a mansion up there And invite the arch angel as guest. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words by: Mrs. J. B. Karnes, Music by: C. A. Luttrell Copyright © 1939 by Stamps-Baxter Music(BMI)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission.

10. 3 - An Empty Mansion © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

11. c - An Empty Mansion There's a mansion now empty, just waiting for me At the end of life's troublesome way, Many friends and dear loved ones will welcome me there Near the door of that mansion some day. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

12. c - An Empty Mansion © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™