Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#466

466. It is not death to die

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 dimm'd 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
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Death: anticipation of
• Notes: Author from index: Bethune

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