Author: Joseph Swain Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12627 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: What is it for a saint to die Lyrics: 1 What is it for a saint to die,
That we the thought should fear?
’Tis but to pass the heav’nly sky,
And leave pollution here.
2 True, Jordan’s stream is wondrous deep,
And Canaan’s walls are high;
But He, that guards us while we sleep,
Can guide us when we die.
3 A parting world, a gaping tomb,
Corruption and disease,
Are thorny paths to Heav’n our home,
And doors to endless bliss!
4 Eternal glory just before,
And Jesus waiting there,
A heav’nly gale to waft us o’er—
What have the saints to fear? Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 67
What Is It For A Saint To Die?