The Voice of Praise ‎#952

952. I would not live alway; I ask not to stay

1 I would not live alway; I ask not to stay
Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way;
The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here
Are enough for life's joys, full enough for its cheer.

2 I would not live alway; no--welcome the tomb!
Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom:
There sweet be my rest till he bid me arise,
To hail him in triumph descending the skies,

3 Who, who would live alway, away from his God--
Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode,
Where rivers of pleasure flow bright o'er the plains,
And the noontide of glory eternally reigns?

4 There saints of all ages in harmony meet,
Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet;
While anthems of rapture unceasingly roll,
And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul.

Text Information

• First Line: I would not live alway; I ask not to stay
• Author: Muhlenberg
• Meter: 11s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Job 7:16
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:8
  ;
  Philippians 1:23
• Topic: Heaven; I Would not Live Alway
• Notes: Public Domain.

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