About the Song
There are songs that bring comfort, songs that stir the soul, and then there are songs like “Never Been This Homesick Before”—songs that remind us we were never meant for this world alone. Performed with deep conviction and gentleness by Jimmy Swaggart, this gospel classic has long served as a balm for the weary, a message of hope for the grieving, and a sweet reassurance for anyone longing for Heaven.
From the very first notes, Swaggart’s voice carries the weight of longing—longing not just for rest, but for reunion. The lyrics speak of a heart that feels out of place in this world, a heart that knows there’s something more just beyond the veil. And as he sings, “Heaven’s not so far away, and it gets closer every day,” you can feel the quiet ache of homesickness—not for a house on earth, but for a home eternal.
What makes this performance so powerful is its simplicity. Backed by soft piano and traditional gospel arrangement, Jimmy Swaggart doesn’t try to dramatize the song. He just delivers it with sincerity and a deep understanding of the journey of faith. His voice is seasoned with years of preaching, praying, and pressing through. When he sings about Heaven, it’s not theory—it’s testimony.
For many who have lost loved ones or are walking through the valleys of life, “Never Been This Homesick Before” resonates deeply. It captures that sacred tension between enduring the world as it is and yearning for the place where there’s no more sorrow, no more pain, and no more parting.
Whether played in a quiet moment of reflection, during a memorial service, or simply as part of personal devotion, this song continues to lift hearts toward the promise of glory. It reminds us that we’re all just passing through—and that, like the old hymn says, this world is not our home.
And as Jimmy Swaggart sings with gentle conviction, we’re reminded: “Someday I’ll stand before my Savior… and I’ll never be homesick anymore.”