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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