In the Sweet By and By
John Jones Lyrics


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There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.

In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.
To our bountiful Father above,
We will offer our tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days.
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Jones's song, "In the Sweet By and By," speak of a land that is fairer than the present and that can be seen through faith. The song describes a journey towards a beautiful shore, where the Father awaits to prepare a dwelling place for us. The chorus, "In the sweet by and by, / We shall meet on that beautiful shore," emphasizes the longing for this heavenly place and the hope of being reunited with loved ones. The lyrics further show gratitude towards God for His love, blessings, and the offer to meet Him in the afterlife.


The lyrics of this song are full of spiritual and religious symbolism, and they reflect a belief in an afterlife where one can finally find peace and happiness. The view of the song's narrator is that this precious time on Earth is only a temporary phase, and one has to keep the faith strong to reach the other shore. The lyrics speak to the human desire for a better existence beyond the material world, and the longing for love and companionship after death. The song is a comforting reminder that death is not the end and that there is hope for an eternal life.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a land that is fairer than day,
There exists a place which is brighter than any day,


And by faith we can see it afar;
Using faith, we can see that land from afar.


For the Father waits over the way
The Father eagerly awaits us on the path,


To prepare us a dwelling place there.
So that when we arrive, He will have a place for us to stay.


In the sweet by and by,
In the future,


We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
We will reunite on that stunning beach.


To our bountiful Father above,
We will express our gratitude to our generous Father,


We will offer our tribute of praise
By paying respects to Him with our words of admiration,


For the glorious gift of His love
We will be thankful for the delightful gift of His love,


And the blessings that hallow our days.
And for the good fortune that makes our days sacred.


In the sweet by and by,
In the future,


We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
We will reunite on that stunning beach.




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