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I Shall Not Die

A precious truth to us is given

Author: Ulysses Phillips
Tune: [A precious truth to us is given]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 A precious truth to us is giv’n,
From God’s own Son that came from Heav’n;
And on His word we can rely;
He that believes shall never die.

Refrain:
I shall not die—on Jesus’ breast
I’ll fall asleep, and there I’ll rest;
Though I should sink beneath the sod,
My life is hid with Christ in God.

2 He that believes, though he were dead,
Shall rise again, as Jesus said;
His word is true, He cannot lie;
He that believes shall never die. [Refrain]

3 When cares and toils are all laid down,
My dust is molding in the ground,
There in the presence of His Son;
I shall not die, but I’ll live on. [Refrain]

4 Oh, blessed thought, some day I’ll see
The One who gave His life for me;
Though I should sink beneath the sod,
My life is hid with Christ in God. [Refrain]

Evening Light Songs, 1987 (Timeless Truths)

Author: Ulysses Phillips

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Text Information

First Line: A precious truth to us is given
Title: I Shall Not Die
Author: Ulysses Phillips
Meter: 8.8.8.8 D
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I shall not die, on Jesus' breast I'll fall asleep

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Evening Light Songs #501

TextAudio

Timeless Truths #437

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