I think this hymns is best when sung with an upbeat tempo. It captures the excitement of entering eternity. The song points to a healthy view of death. Death is an acknowledged reality, but not focal point. Albert E. Brumley wasn't focused on death, but upon the continuation of life. The joy for believers isn't in dying; it is in the transitioning from a temporal, often difficult life to an eternal, joyous life.
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