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