The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11672

11672. 'Tis Better Higher Up

1 This world is full of care,
And bitter is life’s cup;
The cross is sometimes hard to bear,
"’Tis better higher up."

Refrain:
’Tis better higher up,
’Tis better higher up,
Where all is light, and peace, and joy,
"’Tis better higher up."

2 I’ve seen my hopes decay
Like blossoms in the spring;
My dearest friends have passed away,
Earth’s treasures taken wing. [Refrain]

3 The storms of death have blown,
But Christ, my blessèd hope,
His tender love to me hath shown,
"’Tis better higher up." [Refrain]

4 My flesh must fail, I know,
And yet I can not grieve;
The Spirit tells me I must go
With Christ my Lord to live. [Refrain]

5 And in my home above
On joy divine I’ll sup,
And rest in God’s eternal love;
"’Tis better higher up." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: This world is full of care
• Title: 'Tis Better Higher Up
• Author: George W. Crofts (1891)
• Refrain First Line: ’Tis better higher up
• Meter: SMD
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ASCOT
• Composer: Peter Philip Bilhorn (1891)
• Meter: SMD
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain