The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#951

951. There's a Land That Is Fairer Than Day

Text Information

• First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day
• Title: There's a Land That Is Fairer Than Day
• Author: S. Fillmore Bennet (1836-1898) (1867)
• Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by
• Meter: 9.9.9.9. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 11:12
  ;
  Revelation 22:14
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
• Notes: A land which the Lord thy God careth for. Deut. 11:12. Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Rev. 22:14.

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET BY AND BY
• Composer: Joseph P. Webster (1819-1875) (1867)
• Meter: 9.9.9.9. with Ref.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 76