Misc Praise Songs – Rest By And By (Guitar)

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Often weary and worn on the pathway below,

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When the burden is heavy, my heart throbs with woe;

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Oh there comes a sweet whisper to quell ev’ry sigh,

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Do not faint ’neath the load, there is rest by and by.

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There is rest by and by,

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In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.

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Where the ransomed shall live with the Saviour on high,

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In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.

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You will not labor long for the Master below,

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Soon His call you will hear, your free spirit shall go

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To the light of His presence in mansions on high

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Where the faithful repose, there is rest by and by.

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There is rest by and by,

         G        D                         A
In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.

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Where the ransomed shall live with the Saviour on high,

         G         D            A           D
In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.

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Then dear Saviour, I would not in sadness repine,

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Nor would here on a sweet bed of roses recline;

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For a country I seek where they nevermore die,

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And in Zion my home, there is rest by and by.

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There is rest by and by,

         G        D                         A
In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.

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Where the ransomed shall live with the Saviour on high,

         G         D            A           D
In that beautiful city there is rest by and by.