Victory Songs ‎#72

72. To Be With Christ.

1 "To be with Christ!" O dream of all the dearest,
What precious comfort does this hope afford!
Beyond the reach of sin and death and sorrow,
Some day, to be "forever with the Lord!"

Chorus:
"To be with Christ!" For this I thirst and hunger,
For this I wait, for this I "watch and pray;"
I listen for the footfall of His coming,
Or when His voice may call my soul away.

2 "To be with Christ!" "With Christ, which is far better,"
No other joy could with that joy compare,
To dwell with Him in light and love supernal,
And in His rapture and His glory share. [Chorus]

3 "To be with Christ!" With Him who died to save me,
Who ever lives, for me to intercede,
Sweet recompense for all life's labor;
Oh! this, alone, for me were Heav'n indeed! [Chorus]

4 "To be with Christ!" The days are swiftly passing,
It may be soon that He will call for me;
Then, by His grace, I must be robed and ready,
Not sleeping, lest He call me suddenly. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: "To be with Christ!" O dream of all the dearest
• Title: To Be With Christ.
• Author: T. O. Chisholm
• Refrain First Line: "To be with Christ!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Aspiration
• Copyright: Copyright, 1920, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International Copyright Secured.

Tune Information

• Name: ["To be with Christ!" O dream of all the dearest]
• Composer: H. A. Henry
• Incipit: 55134 32671 76513
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1920, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International Copyright Secured.