Christ in Song ‎#487

487. Sweet To-day

1 I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow,
With selfish thought to be away;
There is a holier balm for sorrow,
I find in Christ a sweet to-day.

Refrain:
A risen Christ, a living Saviour,
Not in the tomb where once he lay.
Whene'er I tell his loving favor,
Sweet by and by is ev'ry day.

2 I am so happy when I'm telling
How great his pow'r, how great his love;
Were there no praise where God is dwelling,
It would be pain to live above. [Refrain]

3 If but to gain a home in glory
The Saviour trod this earth alone,
There ne'er had been a gospel story,
He ne'er had left his royal throne. [Refrain]

4 His love is life, his love is heaven
Eternal life, eternal bliss;
Accept it freely, be forgiven,
And taste the future world in this. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow
• Title: Sweet To-day
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: A risen Christ, a living Saviour
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Christ Precious; Living His Life: Joy of Salvation; Special Selections: Duets
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.