592 It is not death to die,

1 It is not death to die, To leave this weary road, And, 'midst the brotherhood on high, To be at home with God. 2 It is not death to close The eye long dimmed with tears, And wake in glorious repose To spend eternal years. 3 It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty. 4 It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise on strong exulting wing, To live among the just. 5 Jesus, Thou Prince of life, Thy chosen cannot die; Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with Thee on high.