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1. There's a land that is fairer than day,
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     and by faith we can see it afar,
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    for the Father waits over the way,
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    to prepare us a dwelling place there.

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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore,
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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore.

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2. We shall sing on that beautiful shore
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    the melodious songs of the blessed,
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    and our spirits shall sorrow no more,
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    not a sigh for the blessing of rest.

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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore,
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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore.

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3. To our bountiful Father above,
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    we will offer our tribute of praise,
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    for the glorious gift of His love,
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    and his blessings that hallow our days. And …

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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore,
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In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore.