Build My Mansion Next Door To Jesus Video
Build My Mansion Next Door To Jesus Audio MP3
Build My Mansion Next Door To Jesus Lyrics
Chorus
Build my mansion next door to Jesus
And tell the angels, I’m coming home
It doesn’t matter who lives around me
Just so my mansion sits near the throne
Verse 1
I have no castles, no earthly kingdom
But this cabin will do ’til I get home
My mansion’s yonder on the hills of glory
Oh, I hope my mansion sits near God’s throne
Chorus
Just build my mansion next door to Jesus
And tell the angels, I’m coming home
It doesn’t matter who lives around me
Just so my mansion sits near the throne
Verse 2
My mother’s mansion may be close by me
Across the golden avenue
She was the first one to teach me of Heaven
And the very first one to tell me about you
Chorus
So build my mansion next door to Jesus
And tell the angels, I’m coming home
It doesn’t matter who lives around me
Just so my mansion sits near the throne
Ending
It doesn’t matter who lives around me
Just so my mansion sits near God’s throne
Notes
To a Christian, this hymn expresses deep longing for Heaven and closeness to Jesus. The “mansion” reflects Jesus’ promise in Gospel of John 14:2 that He is preparing a place for believers in His Father’s house.
Wanting a mansion “next door to Jesus” symbolizes a desire for eternal fellowship with Christ and nearness to God’s throne. The singer contrasts earthly poverty—“no castles, no earthly kingdom”—with the greater hope of heavenly reward. This world is only temporary; Heaven is home.
Mentioning a mother who taught about Heaven highlights the importance of faith passed down through family. The “golden avenue” recalls the glory of Heaven described in Book of Revelation.
Ultimately, the hymn celebrates assurance of salvation, joyful anticipation of eternity, and the believer’s humble desire to dwell forever in God’s presence.