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How Sweet to Be There

Author: Rev. W. H. Hunter Hymnal: Gospel Jewels #5 (1890) First Line: Oh, who would remain in this prison of clay Refrain First Line: Oh, how sweet Lyrics: 1 Oh, who would remain in this prison of clay? When friends and companions are hasting away, Away to the climes of the blessed and free, Where death never comes, and where pure spirits be. Refrain: Oh, how sweet, Oh, how sweet, when we meet with the friends over there! Oh, how sweet, when we meet, And with Jesus His glory to share! 2 Oh, could we but go with the friends that we love, And taste their enjoyments in glory above, No more would we fancy this desert below, Where tears of deep anguish so frequently flow. [Refrain] 3 How many are there in white garments arrayed, Who once with us here in this wilderness strayed! How happy are they with their pilgrimage done, As pure as the angels, as bright as the sun! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, who would remain in this prison of clay]
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"Oh! who would remain"

Hymnal: The Minstrel of Zion #58 (1845) First Line: Oh! who would remain in this prison of clay Lyrics: 1 Oh! who would remain in this prison of clay, When friends and companions are hasting away-- Away to the climes of the blessed and free, Where death never comes, and where pure spirits be. 2 Oh! could we but go with the friends that we love, And taste their enjoyments in glory above; No more would we fancy this desert below, Where tears of deep anguish so frequently flow. 3 How many are there, in white garments array'd: Who once with us here in this wilderness stray'd: How happy are they, with their pilgrimage done; As pure as the angels--as bright as the sun. 4 Methinks, in their songs, as they circle the throne, They think of the past, and the friends they have known; And when old companions come home to the skies, What greetings are there, and what raptures arise! 5 Ye comrades of youth, and ye friends of ripe years, Oh! when shall I join you? when banish my tears? When shall the dull days of mortality cease? Oh! when shall I live with my Saviour in peace? Tune Title: OH! WHO WOULD REMAIN
"Oh! who would remain"

O who would remain in this prison of clay

Author: William Hunter Hymnal: The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d260 (1850)
O who would remain in this prison of clay

O who would remain in this prison of clay

Author: William Hunter Hymnal: The Christian Psalmist #d527 (1854)
O who would remain in this prison of clay

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