Digital Tradition Mirror

In the Sweet Bye and Bye

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In the Sweet Bye and Bye
(Samuel F. Bennett and J. P. Webster)

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.

cho: In the sweet (in the sweet)
     By and by (by and by)
     We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
     In the sweet (in the sweet)
     By and by (by and by)
     We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

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.
To our bountiful father above
We will offer our tribute of praise;
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days.

note: another case where the original has been eclipsed by the
     parody. See also The Preacher and the Slave

Thanks to Mudcat for the Digital Tradition!