The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#948

948. Come, Come, Sweet Death

1 Come, come, sweet death, Which leads to God,
And brings us to our blessed Saviour.
In that blest place where face to face
The ransomed host sings to God's praise and favor.

2 Hence vanity, e'en world and time,
My heart longs for its home in heaven.
Here tears oppress, but all distress
Shall change to joy when His reward is given.

3 Thy holiness that pure white dress
Is there Thy host with grace adorning.
Our thanks and praise to God we'll raise,
With joyful songs of gratitude resounding.

4 Come, come, sweet death, us from distress
From cross and sorrow to deliver.
Eternity where we shall be
United with eternal joys forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, come, sweet death, Which leads to God
• Title: Come, Come, Sweet Death
• Meter: 8.9.8.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 4:6
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven: Desire, Hope, Prospect for
• Source: Zion's Harp
• Notes: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. II Tim. 4:6.

Tune Information

• Name: YEARNING FOR HOME
• Meter: 8.9.8.11.
• Incipit: 53212 34223 45235
• Key: F Major
• Source: Zion's Harp
• Notes: M.M. 58