Author: Thomas J. Laney Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #514 (2011) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: 'Tis a sweet and glorious thought that comes to me Refrain First Line: I'll live on, yes, I'll live on Lyrics: 1 ’Tis a sweet and glorious thought that comes to me:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Jesus saved my soul from death and now I’m free:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.
Refrain:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on,
Through eternity I’ll live on;
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on,
Through eternity I’ll live on.
2 When my body’s slumbering in the cold, cold clay,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
There to sleep in Jesus till the judgment day:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain]
3 When the world’s on fire, and darkness veils the sun,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Men will cry and to the rocks and mountains run:
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain]
4 In the glory-land with Jesus on the throne,
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on;
Through eternal ages singing home, sweet home;
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Joy Scripture: John 14:2 Languages: English Tune Title: I'LL LIVE ON
'Tis a Sweet and Glorious Thought (I'll Live On)