Come, Come, Sweet Death

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Come, come, sweet death, which leads to God

Tune: YEARNING FOR HOME
Published in 2 hymnals

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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.

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First Line:	Come, come, sweet death, which leads to God
Title:	Come, Come, Sweet Death
German Title:	Komm, süßer Tod, der uns zu Gott
Meter:	8.9.8.11
Source:	Zion's Harp
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1953
Copyright:	This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1953.