I. Tillet S. Teddlie (1885-1987) The February 2001 issue of With All Boldness (http://www.faith-facts.com/wab.html) contains biographies of many well-known Christian hymn writers.
II. Verse 1
Earth holds no treasure but perish with using, however
precious they be; yet there's a country to which I am going: Heaven
holds all to me.
Prov. 15:16, 21:20, Matt :6:19-21, 12:35, 13:44, 19:16-22.
Men may store up riches, power and possessions here upon this
earth, but none of these will prolong life. Momentary pleasure
in these things is just that: momentary, fleeting. No matter what
we try in attempting to prolong life, we are all appointed to
die. Heb 9:2728. The true treasure is contained in the things
that this world does not value belief in God, respect for his
Word, service to him and service to others. We need to constantly
examine our attitude toward the things of the world and also to
examine our value we place upon God and his Word. If Heaven truly
holds all for me, my focus in life will be Godly things.
III. Verse 2
Out on the hills of that wonderful county,happy contented
and free, loved ones are waiting and watching my coming, Heaven
holds all to me.
Heb 11:13-16, 2 Peter 3:1-14, I Thess 4, Luke 16:19-31.
True Happiness, Contentment and Freedom, can only be found in
Jesus Christ and the blessings of Heaven that are attainable through
a careful study and implementation of his Word. Those that have
gone on before are aware of those of us still here and wish for
us to do his will. Many people do not obey the gospel because
they believe it would condemn their loved ones gone on before.
Wouldn't it he better to obey God and honor what would be their
wishes from heaven?
IV. Verse 3
Why should I long for the world with its sorrows, when
in that home o'er the sea, millions are singing the wonderful
story? Heaven holds all for me.
2 Cor 7:10, I Tim 6:9-10, Rev. 24:4, 5:8-10, 15:3.
The only thing that this earth holds for us in terms of our eternal
soul is sorrow, for if we live our lives slaves to sin and the
things of this world, we will have eternal sorrow. On the other
hand, if we devote our physical lives to Jesus Christ, our eternal
soul will live with him free from sorrow and the cares of this
world, singing with the redeemed of all ages around the throne
of GOD!
V. Chorus
Heaven holds all to me, brighter its glory will be; joy
without measure, will be my treasure: Heaven holds all to me.
Luke 6:23, 15:7, James 5:10-11, Rev 21:4.
When we sing this song are we being true to the words of the song?
Do we let the desires and cares of the world push out the things
of Christ that we should be doing? Do we really believe that Heaven
holds all for us? Jesus died to give us hope, a hope that results
in all that we could ever need or want. A home in heaven, Does
Heaven hold all for you and me?