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In the sweet by-and-by

Author: Sanford Fillmore Bennett (1836-98) Appears in 694 hymnals Topics: The Life to Come First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Lyrics: 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. 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. 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.

Come, You Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 738 hymnals Topics: Life to Come Lyrics: 1 Come, you thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, does provide for our needs to be supplied; come with all his people, come, raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, fruit unto his praise to yield, wheat and weeds together sown, unto joy or sorrow grown; first the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, and shall take his harvest-home; he himself in that great day all offense shall take away, give his angels charge at last in the fire the weeds to cast, but the fruitful ears to store in his storehouse evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come, to your final harvest-home: gather all your people in, free from sorrow, free from sin, there forever purified in your presence to abide. Come, with all your angels, come, raise the glorious harvest-home! Scripture: Genesis 8:21-22 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR

Servant of God, well done

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: The Life to Come Lyrics: 1 Servant of God, well done! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master’s joy. 2 The heavenly summons came, He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame, He fell, but felt no fear. 3 His spirit, with a bound, Left its encumbering clay; His tent, at sunrise, on the ground A darkened ruin lay. 4 The pains of death are past, Labour and sorrow cease; And, life’s long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. 5 Soldier of Christ, well done! Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour’s joy.

O mother dear, Jerusalem

Author: The Rev. David Dickson, 1583-1663 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 625 hymnals Topics: Life to Come Used With Tune: MATERNA Text Sources: "F. B. P." in Ms. of 16th or 17th cent.

Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!

Author: Edward H. Plumptre Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 435 hymnals Topics: Life to Come Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pilgrim throng! Rejoice, give thanks and sing; your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing! 2 Your hallelujahs loud, your clear hosannas raise! Send forth your sturdy hymns of old, the psalms of ancient days. [Refrain] 3 Lift up your standard high! March on in firm array! As pilgrims through the darkness wend till dawns the golden day. [Refrain] 4 At last the march shall end; the wearied ones shall rest; the pilgrims reach their home at last, Jerusalem the blessed. [Refrain] 5 Praise God, who reigns on high, the Lord whom we adore: the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God forevermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 20:4-5 Used With Tune: MARION

Brief life is here our portion

Author: Rev. John Mason Nealse, 1818-1866; Bernard of Cluny Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Life to Come Used With Tune: ST. ALPHEGE

Abide with Me; Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,719 hymnals Topics: Death and Life to Come Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away. Change and decay in all around I see. O Lord who changes not, abide with me. 3 I need your presence every passing hour. What but your grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like yourself my guide and strength can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless, though ills have weight, and tears their bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory? I triumph still, if you abide with me. 5 Hold now your cross before my closing eyes. Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15 Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

Savior, Blessed Savior

Author: Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 332 hymnals Topics: Life to Come Lyrics: 1 Savior, blessed Savior, listen while we sing, hearts and voices raising praises to our King. All we have we offer, all we hope to do, body, soul, and spirit, all we yield to you. Refrain: Savior, blessed Savior, listen while we sing, hearts and voice raising praises to our King. 2 Great and even greater, are your mercies here, true and everlasting are the glories there, where no pain or sorrow, toil or care is known, where the angel legions circle 'round your throne. [Refrain] 3 Clearer still and clearer, dawns the light from heav'n, in our sadness bringing news of sin forgiv'n. Life has lost its shadows, pure the light within; you have shed your radiance on a world of sin. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 6:13-22 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Then, O my Lord, prepare my soul

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Appears in 384 hymnals Topics: Life to Come First Line: A few more years shall roll Used With Tune: CHALVEY