Piano Demo
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Hymnal Number
692Resource Type:
Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
Death is an enemy and a curse. It is the just and inescapable punishment for our rebellion against God. But those who have been redeemed by Christ know that death is also a doorway to eternal pleasures at God's right hand (Ps. 16:11). So we can gladly say with Paul, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1:21). – Bob Kauflin
Lyrics
Verse 1
It is not death to die, to leave this weary road, and join the saints who dwell on high, who've found their home with God. It is not death to close the eyes long-dimmed by tears, and wake in joy before your throne, delivered from our fears.
Chorus
O Jesus, conquering the grave, your precious blood has pow'r to save. Those who trust in you will in your mercy find that it is not death to die.
Verse 2
It is not death to fling aside this earthly dust, and rise with strong and noble wing to live among the just. It is not death to hear the key unlock the door that sets us free from mortal years to praise you evermore.
It is not death to die, to leave this weary road, and join the saints who dwell on high, who've found their home with God. It is not death to close the eyes long-dimmed by tears, and wake in joy before your throne, delivered from our fears.
Chorus
O Jesus, conquering the grave, your precious blood has pow'r to save. Those who trust in you will in your mercy find that it is not death to die.
Verse 2
It is not death to fling aside this earthly dust, and rise with strong and noble wing to live among the just. It is not death to hear the key unlock the door that sets us free from mortal years to praise you evermore.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: H. A. César Malan, 1832; tr. George W. Bethune, 1847; alt. Bob Kauflin
Music: Bob Kauflin
© 2008 Integrity's Praise! Music / Sovereign Grace Praise (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)
Music: Bob Kauflin
© 2008 Integrity's Praise! Music / Sovereign Grace Praise (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)