"To Die Is Gain"

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A hymn written by William Wales Horne. (in common meter)

"To Die Is Gain"

1.Death is no more a frightful foe;
Since I with Christ shall reign,
With joy I leave this world of woe:
For me to die is gain.

2. To darkness, doubts, and fears adieu!
Adieu, thou world so vain!
Then shall I know no more of you:
For me to die is gain.

3. No more shall Satan tempt my soul;
Corruption shall be slain;
And tides of pleasure o'er me roll:
For me to die is gain.

4. Nor shall I know a Father's frown,
But ever with Him reign,
And wear an everlasting crown:
For me to die is gain.

5. Sorrow for joy I shall exchange,
For ever freed from pain;
And o'er the plains of Canaan range:
For me to die is gain.

6. Fain would my raptured soul depart,
Nor longer here remain,
But dwell, dear Jesus, where Thou art:
For me to die is gain.