African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#514

514. 'Tis a Sweet and Glorious Thought (I'll Live On)

1 ’Tis a sweet and glorious thought that comes to me:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Jesus saved my soul from death and now I’m free:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.

Refrain:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on,
Through eternity I’ll live on;
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on,
Through eternity I’ll live on.

2 When my body’s slumbering in the cold, cold clay,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
There to sleep in Jesus till the judgment day:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain]

3 When the world’s on fire, and darkness veils the sun,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Men will cry and to the rocks and mountains run:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain]

4 In the glory-land with Jesus on the throne,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Through eternal ages singing home, sweet home;
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis a sweet and glorious thought that comes to me
• Title: 'Tis a Sweet and Glorious Thought (I'll Live On)
• Author: Thomas J. Laney
• Refrain First Line: I'll live on, yes, I'll live on
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 14:2
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Joy

Tune Information

• Name: I'LL LIVE ON
• Composer: Thomas J. Laney
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major