Author: George W. Bethune; Caesar Malan Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #561 (1899) Hymnal Title: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes Lyrics: 1 It is not death to die,
To leave this weary road,
And 'midst 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.
Amen. Topics: Death Confidence in; Death Conquered; Funerals; Immortality Languages: English Tune Title: GREENWOOD
It is not death to die