In this little-known poem by famous Mormon poet Eliza R. Snow, she boldly describes the feelings of Mormons about home and family, and the promise of our eternal home with God. Home, to Sister Snow, is of greater worth than princely crowns, splendid halls, fashion, fame or riches.

O tell me not of ease or fame,
Or all that mammon's votries claim; 
          I know their paultry worth:
But let me hear the voice of home,
Whether a palace, hut, or dome— 
          There’s naught so dear on earth.

Talk not to me of splendid halls,
Of sumptuous feasts where folly calls
          For fashion’s ample fee:
But talk of home’s most scanty treat,
Where love and pure affection meet
          In plain simplicity.

Talk not of princely crowns to me,
Or proud imperial dignity,
          replete with tedious care:
But talk of home’s unblazon’d things,
Where virtue smiles and wisdom sings
          Sweet sonnets rich and fair.

O, yes, describe that parlor fire
Where often sat my aged sire,
          And mother by his side;
My brothers, full of native glee,
My loving sisters, coy and free
          From ostentatious pride.

Such bonny scenes I value high;
coxcombs and belles may pass them by
          As things of no repute;
But these are what I love to hear—
‘Tis sweeter music to my ear
          Than Tasso’s melting lute.

Home, charming sound unknown to fame—
Has more kind feelings in the name,
          Than all the studied lore
That stoic brains have ever thought,
Or stoic genius ever taught
          To all the world before.

But yet, the home, the heavenly prize,
Which far beyond this scenery lies,
          Is the rich boon I crave;
And though in exile here I roam,
My heart is fix’d—I have a home,
          Secure, beyond the grave.