Sweeter as the Years Go Drifting By

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Jesus Christ, the mighty one is passing by

Author: J. E. Thomas
Tune: [Jesus Christ, the mighty one is passing by]
Published in 11 hymnals

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1 Jesus Christ, the mighty one is passing by,
To Him your vow renew, and ever then be true
In His blessed service,
For it sweeter grows,
Sweeter as the years go by.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go drifting by,
Sweeter as the years go drifting by,
Working for my Saviour sweeter grows.
Sweeter as the years go by.

2 Show'rs of blessing now are falling from on high,
Refreshing souls anew for work they need to do
In the Master's precious name
Which sweeter grows,
Sweeter as the years go by. [Refrain]

3 If you have a loved one, or a friend so dear
Now wandering away, go bring them back today,
Make your life a blessing
That will sweeter grow,
Sweeter as the years go by. [Refrain]

Source: Melodies of Love #131

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Author: J. E. Thomas

J. Edmond Thomas Born: December 6, 1860, Calhoun County, Arkansas. Died: April 30, 1946, Fort Worth, Texas. Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas. Note: Some sources give his first name as John; his tombstone says James. Thomas was the husband of Courtney Lee Wigley and Pearl Hatchett (married 1923) In 1874, his family moved from their farm in Texas to Arkansas. His father died later that year. As the oldest son, he had his hands full supporting the family, but he managed to begin attending a vocal school at age 17, under Professor T. A. Bridges. He later studied under Horatio Palmer and George A. Goodrich. He began a full time mu… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Jesus Christ, the mighty one is passing by
Title:	Sweeter as the Years Go Drifting By
Author:	J. E. Thomas
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Sweeter as the years go drifting by
Copyright:	Public Domain