It Is Not Death to Die

Verse 1

It is not death to die,– To leave this weary road, And, 'mid the brotherhood on high, To be at home with God.

Verse 2

It is not death to close The eye long dimmed by tears, And wake, in glorious repose To spend eternal years.

Verse 3

It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty.

Verse 4

It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong exulting wing, To live among the just.

Verse 5

Jesus, thou Prince of life, Thy chosen cannot die! Like thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with thee on high. AMEN.