1. 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. 2. We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest; And our spirits shall sorrow no more Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. 3. 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. Chorus: 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.
Lyrics: Sanford Fillmore Bennett
Music: Joseph Philbrick Webster
Tune: SWEET BY AND BY
Sanford F. Bennett (1836–1898)
Sanford F. Bennett, a pharmacist, wrote this hymn while working in his apothecary in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The lyrics were inspired by a comment from his friend, musician, Joseph P. Webster. The lyrics and music for this beautiful hymn were completed in less than an hour.