We’ve had two long-suffering saints from our church unlock the door that set them free from mortal years over the last couple of weeks.\u00a0 Henri Malan captured the hope that is ours in Christ in this song.\u00a0 If you can read the text or listen to the song without tears of joy coming to your eyes, you’re a better man than I am, Charlie Brown.<\/p>\n
It is not death to die,
\nTo leave this weary road,
\nAnd join the saints who dwell on high,
\nWho\u2019ve found their home with God.
\nIt is not death to close
\nThe eyes long dimmed by tears,
\nAnd wake in joy before Your throne,
\nDelivered from our fears.<\/p>\n
It is not death to fling
\nAside this earthly dust,
\nAnd rise with strong and noble wing,
\nTo live among the just.
\nIt is not death to hear
\nThe key unlock the door
\nThat sets us free from mortal years
\nTo praise You evermore.<\/p>\n
O Jesus, conquering the grave.
\nYour precious blood has power to save.
\nThose who trust in You
\nWill in Your mercy find
\nThat it is not death to die.<\/p>\n
Original Words by Henri Malan (1787-1864). Translated by George Bethune (1847).<\/em> If you’ve read the lyrics and want a bit more, here’s a link to a video on youtube.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMusic, Chorus and Alternate Words by Bob Kauflin.<\/em>
\n\u00a9 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.<\/em>
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