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In the Sweet By and By

Hymn lyrics to "In the Sweet By and By", lyrics by S. Fillmore Bennett and music by Joseph P. Webster
Hymn lyrics to “In the Sweet By and By“, lyrics by S. Fillmore Bennett and music by Joseph P. Webster Story behind the hymn: According to Bennett’s autobiography, Turning to him, I said, “Webster, what is the matter now?” “It’s no matter,” he replied, “it will be all...
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When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

Hymn lyrics to When the Roll is Called Up Yonder by James M. Black
Hymn lyrics to When the Roll is Called Up Yonder by James M. Black When the Roll is Called Up Yonder deals with Heaven, and the Christian’s eventual homecoming. It’s based on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:12 The song was inspired by the idea of The Book of...
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There’s a Land that is Fairer Than Day

Song lyrics to There's a Land that is Fairer Than Day, by Sanford Fillmore Bennett (1868)
Song lyrics to There’s a Land that is Fairer Than Day, by Sanford Fillmore Bennett (1868) There’s a land that is fairer than day,And by faith we can see it afar,For the Father waits over the wayTo prepare us a dwelling place there.
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Beautiful Home [Hymn Lyrics]

Hymn lyrics to Beautiful Home, by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834 - 1907)
Hymn lyrics to Beautiful Home, by Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834 – 1907) There is a home eternal,Beautiful and bright,Where sweet joys supernalNever are dimmed by night;White-robed angels are singingEver around the bright throne;When, oh, when shall I see thee,Beautiful, beautiful home?
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