African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#492

492. There's a Land That Is Fairer Than Day (Sweet By and By)

1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling-place there.

Refrain:
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blest,
And our spirits shall sorrow no more,
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Refrain]

3 To our bountiful Father above,
We will offer the tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day
• Title: There's a Land That Is Fairer Than Day (Sweet By and By)
• Author: Sanford F. Bennett, 1836-1898
• Refrain First Line: in the sweet by and by
• Meter: 99.99. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:16
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Everlasting Life; Heaven; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET BY AND BY
• Composer: Joseph P. Webster, 1819-1875
• Meter: 99.99. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal