The Little Seraph ‎#96a

96a. It is not death to die

1 It is not death to die,
To leave this weary road,
And 'midst the brotherhood on high,
To be at home with God.

2 It is not death to close
The eye long dim'd by tears,
And wake in glorious repose,
To spend eternal years.

3 It is not death to fling
Aside this sinful dust,
And rise, on strong exulting wing,
To live among the just.

4 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
• Title: It is not death to die
• Publication Date: 1874
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: IT IS NOT DEATH TO DIE
• Meter: 6s & 8s
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.