Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: What is life 't is but a vapor
Topic: The Present and the Future/Life and Death
Writer: <no first name given> Kelly
Composer:
Meter: PM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1078
Page Number: 638, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhat is life? 't is but a vapor,
Soon it vanishes away.
Life is but a dying taper-
O, my soul, why wish to stay!
Why not spread thy wings and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy.
See that glory, how replendent!
Brighter far than fancy paints;
There, in majesty transcendaent,
Jesus reigns the King of saints.
Why not spread thy wings anf fly
Straight to yonder world of joy.
Joyful crowds his throne surrounding,
Sing with rapture of his love;
Through the heavens his praise resounding,
Filling all the courts above.
Why not spread thy wings and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy.
Go, and share his people's glory,
'Midst the ransom'd crowd appear;
Thine a joyful, wonderous story,
One that angels love to hear.
Why not spread thy wings and fly
Stright to yonder world of joy.