Advent Hymnals
487. SWEET TO-DAY
Christ in Song,
1.
I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow,
With selfish thought to be away;
There is a holier balm for sorrow,
I find in Christ a sweet to-day.
Refrain:
A risen Christ, a living Saviour,
Not in the tomb where once he lay.
Whene'er I tell his loving favor,
Sweet by and by is ev'ry day.
2.
I am so happy when I'm telling
How great his pow'r, how great his love;
Were there no praise where God is dwelling,
It would be pain to live above. [Refrain]
3.
If but to gain a home in glory
The Saviour trod this earth alone,
There ne'er had been a gospel story,
He ne'er had left his royal throne. [Refrain]
4.
His love is life, his love is heaven
Eternal life, eternal bliss;
Accept it freely, be forgiven,
And taste the future world in this. [Refrain]
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Title |
Sweet To-day |
Key |
E♭ Major |
Titles |
A risen Christ, a living Saviour, |
First Line |
I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow |
Author |
F. E. B. |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
F. E. Belden |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
I cease to sing of sweet tomorrow |
Metrical pattern |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Christ: Christ Precious; Living His Life: Joy of Salvation; Special Selections: Duets |
Texts |
2 Corinthians 5:17 |
Print Texts |
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Scripture Song |
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