Any Christian touched by sadness, grief, depression, fatigue, unbelief, illness, or any other type of suffering should listen to the CD by Sovereign Grace Music, Come Weary Saints. With my walk with depression, the ideas in these songs have sustained me. Having these songs together like this…wow. And I love the way they have been arranged on the CD. It’s very emotionally satisfying, if that makes sense. As I listened to it for the first time, I felt myself moving through that familiar series of feelings, starting out being tired and worn out, too tired to think. By the end, I could see the overlay of God’s plan over the outline of my life.
Here are the lyrics to one of the songs. This was altered by Bob Kauflin and based on an 1832 hymn.
It is not Death to die, to leave this weary road,
and join the saints who dwell on high,
who’ve found their home with God.
It is not death to close the eyes long dimmed by tears,
and wake in joy before your throne,
delivered from our fears.O Jesus, conquering the grave,
your precious blood has power to save.
Those who trust in you will in your mercy find
that it is not death to die.It is not death to fling aside this earthly dust,
and rise with strong and noble wing
to live among the just.
It is not death to hear the key unlock the door
that sets us free from mortal years
to praise forever more.O Jesus, conquering the grave,
your precious blood has power to save.
Those who trust in you will in your mercy find
that it is not death to die.
Oh, I just heard about this today! I will have to remember it.
Hi, I came across your website looking for the lyrics for “It is not death to Die” because I might have used them in a sermon (I probably won’t). Thanks for your post, for your truth, your openness. My friend Terry Stauffer, the pastor at the Edson Baptist Church (www.newlumps.blogspot.com) told me about this great album at Sovereign Grace, just before his 14 year old daughter was murdered. This song was a favourite of their before she died, and especially is now, as well as the whole album.
Thanks for sharing, may God bless you as you pilgrim through this life, giving all glory and honour to Him!
Paul
P.S. Being Dutch Canadians, pancakes (pannekoeks) for supper is quite normal and accepted!
Thanks for your post of Bob Kauflin’s song, based on the hymn by Cesar Malan (1787-1864). Both provide one of the best expositions of Jn. 11:25-26 I’ve ever seen. How can dying not be death? This is how!
Sorry for your depression. My wife of 41 years has struggled with chronic depression all the time I’ve known her. I’ve learned not to throw out trite, easy answers. But I pray the Lord will give you peace and great encouragement today.
We learned this at the SGF Youth Retreat, thank you for posting the lyrics. Very good song!