No, no, it is not dying

Verse 1

No, no, it is not dying To go unto our God; This gloomy earth forsaking, Our journey homeward taking Along the starry road.

Verse 2

No, no, it is not dying Heaven's citizen to be; A crown immortal wearing, And rest unbroken sharing, From care and conflict free.

Verse 3

No, no, it is not dying To hear this gracious word, "Receive a Father's blessing, For evermore possessing The favor of Thy Lord."

Verse 4

No, no, it is not dying The Shepherd's voice to know: His sheep He ever leadeth, His peaceful flock He feedeth, Where living pastures grow.

Verse 5

No, no it is not dying To wear a lordly crown; Among God's people dwelling, The glorious triumph swelling Of Him whose sway we own.

Verse 6

Amen.