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Text:Sweet by and by
Tune:[There's a land that is fairer than day]

150. Sweet by and by

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

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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! [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day
Title: Sweet by and by
Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by
Publication Date: 1874
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There's a land that is fairer than day]
Key: A Major
Source: Arranged
Notes: Public Domain.



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