Author: Sanford F. BennettHymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #551 (2010)Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrainRefrain First Line: In the sweet by and byLyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
and by faith we can see it afar;
for the Father waits over the way
to prepare us a dwelling place there.
Refrain:
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. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]Topics: The Church at Worship Eternal Life; Eternal LifeLanguages: EnglishTune Title: SWEET BY AND BY
Author: Sanford F. BennettHymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #621 (1937)Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and byLyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Refrain:
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. [Refrain]
3 To our bountiful Father above
We will offer our tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love,
And the blessings that hallow our days. [Refrain]
Amen.
Author: S. Fillmore BennettHymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #621 (1926)Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrainRefrain First Line: In the sweet by and byLyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Refrain:
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. [Refrain]
3 To our bountiful Father above
We will offer our tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love,
And the blessings that hallow our days. [Refrain]
Amen.
Topics: Last Things HeavenLanguages: EnglishTune Title: SWEET BY AND BY
Author: Sanford F. BennettHymnal: Christian Praise #420 (1964)Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and byTopics: Funeral Hymns; HeavenLanguages: EnglishTune Title: SWEET BY AND BY
Author: Sanford F. Bennett, 1836-1898Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1956 #471 (1956)Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrainRefrain First Line: In the sweet by and byTopics: The Immortal LifeLanguages: EnglishTune Title: SWEET BY AND BY