If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away from home a week, and then gets back again.

If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it whenHe's been away from home a week, and then gets back again.

To appreciate heaven well 'Tis good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell.

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

I've watched my duty, straight an' true,An' tried to do it well;Part of the time kept heaven in view,An' part steered clear of hell.

To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell.