Historic Sheet Music Collection
Title
Document Type
Score
Publication Date
1868
Lyrics
[Verse 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
[Chorus]
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore,
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.
[Verse 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.
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
To our bountiful Father above,
We will offer the tribute of praise,
For the glorious gift of his love
And the blessing that hallowed our days
[Chorus]
Recommended Citation
Webster, J. P., "Sweet By-and-By" (1868). Historic Sheet Music Collection. 1303.
https://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/sheetmusic/1303
The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author.
Comments
Chicago: Lyon & Healy (1868)
With Chorus
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