I'll Live On
Thomas J. Laney (1914) • English
Primary Scripture: John 14:2
Verse 1
’Tis a sweet and glorious thought that comes to me: I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on; Jesus saved my soul from death and now I’m free: I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.
Chorus
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on; I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on.
Verse 2
When my body’s slumbering in the cold, cold clay, I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on; There to sleep in Jesus till the judgment day: I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.
Chorus
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on; I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on.
Verse 3
When the world’s on fire, and darkness veils the sun, I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on; Men will cry and to the rocks and mountains run: I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.
Chorus
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on; I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on.
Verse 4
In the glory-land with Jesus on the throne, I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on; Through eternal ages singing home, sweet home; I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on.
Chorus
I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on; I’ll live on, yes, I’ll live on, Through eternity I’ll live on.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- john 14:2
Reference 2
- romans 6:8