Scripture Verse

Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, in Ra­di­ant Songs, by John Swe­ney et al. (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: John J. Hood, 1891).

Music: John R. Swe­ney (🔊 pdf nwc).

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John R. Sweney (1837–1899)

Lyrics

Out in the sunshine of infinite love,
Breathing the fragrance of Eden above;
I am so happy, O Sav­ior divine,
Living or dying, to know I am Thine.

Refrain

Yes, I am Thine, Lord, I am Thine,
Living or dying, I know I am Thine.

Out in the sunshine, though shadows may fall,
Yet will I thank Thee and praise Thee for all;
Never, no, ne­ver my heart shall repine,
Living or dying, I know I am Thine.

Refrain

Out in the sunshine sweet music I hear,
Tenderly wafting a song on my ear;
Oh, what a blessèd assurance is mine,
Living or dying, I know I am Thine.

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Out in the sunshine by faith I can see,
Mansions in glo­ry preparing for me;
O my Re­deem­er, what rapture is mine,
Living or dying, I know I am Thine.

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