Text:Come, Come, Sweet Death
Tune:YEARNING FOR HOME

948. Come, Come, Sweet Death

1 Come, come, sweet death, Which leads to God,
And brings us to our blessed Saviour.
In that blest place where face to face
The ransomed host sings to God's praise and favor.

2 Hence vanity, e'en world and time,
My heart longs for its home in heaven.
Here tears oppress, but all distress
Shall change to joy when His reward is given.

3 Thy holiness that pure white dress
Is there Thy host with grace adorning.
Our thanks and praise to God we'll raise,
With joyful songs of gratitude resounding.

4 Come, come, sweet death, us from distress
From cross and sorrow to deliver.
Eternity where we shall be
United with eternal joys forever.

Text Information
First Line: Come, come, sweet death, Which leads to God
Title: Come, Come, Sweet Death
Meter: 8.9.8.11.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
Source: Zion's Harp
Notes: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. II Tim. 4:6.
Tune Information
Name: YEARNING FOR HOME
Meter: 8.9.8.11.
Incipit: 53212 34223 45235
Key: F Major
Source: Zion's Harp
Notes: M.M. 58



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