The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#92b

92b. Why should we start, or fear to die?

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Why should we start or fear to die?
What timorous worms we mortals are!
Death is the gate to endless joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.

Text Information

• First Line: Why should we start, or fear to die?
• Title: Why should we start, or fear to die?
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PROSPECT
• Composer: Graham
• Meter: L.M.
• Notes: Public Domain.