In the Sweet By and By
Journey to a Heavenly Haven: Exploring the Meaning Behind 'In the Sweet By and By'
Lyrics
There's a land that is fairer than day
Describing a place that's more beautiful than daytime.
And by faith we can see it apart
Belief allows us to envision this place distinctly.
For the father waits over the way
The father (likely referencing God) is waiting there.
To prepare us a dwelling place there
Preparing a home for us in that place.
In the sweet by and by
Repetition emphasizing the setting of this meeting.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Assurance of meeting at a beautiful shore.
In the sweet by and by
Reiteration of the anticipation of meeting.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Reaffirmation of meeting at the beautiful shore.
We shall sing on that beautiful shore
Expectation of singing together at that shore.
The melodious songs of the blessed
Singing harmonious songs of the blessed.
And our spirits shall sorrow no more
Anticipation of no more sorrow for our spirits.
Not a sight for the blessing of rest
No vision of trouble, only the blessing of rest.
In the sweet by and by
Repeated emphasis on the meeting in that place.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Reiterating the meeting at the beautiful shore.
In the sweet by and by
Reaffirmation of the meeting in that place.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Confirmation of meeting at the beautiful shore.
To our bountiful father above
Expressing gratitude and offering praise to God.
We will offer our tribute of praise
Offering tribute and acknowledgment to God above.
For the glory as gift of his love
Recognizing God's glory as a gift of love.
And the blessing that hallow our days
Blessings that sanctify our days.
In the sweet by and by
Repeated emphasis on the meeting in that place.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Confirmation of the meeting at the beautiful shore.
In the sweet by and by
Reiteration of the meeting in that place.
We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Confirmation of meeting at the beautiful shore.
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