Laudes Domini ‎#542

542. "Where is thy victory!"

1 It is not death to die
To leave this weary road,
And 'mid the brotherhood on high,
To be at home with God.

2 It is not death to close
The eye long dimmed by tears,
And wake, in glorious repose
To spend eternal years.

3 It is not death to bear
The wrench that sets us free
From dungeon chain, to breathe the air
Of boundless liberty.

4 It is not death to fling
Aside this sinful dust,
And rise, on strong exulting wing,
To live among the just.

5 Jesus, thou Prince of life!
Thy chosen cannot die;
Like thee, they conquer in the strife,
To reign with thee on high.

Text Information

• First Line: It is not death to die
• Title: "Where is thy victory!"
• Author: Geo. W. Bethune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian's Death; Death; Hope: In Death; Resurrection: Of Believers

Tune Information

• Name: GREENWOOD
• Composer: J. E. Sweetser
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A♭ Major