I went to visit a man who was dying.
His family stood around all in tears.
After a prayer & a moment of silence,
Someone spoke words that brought comfort & cheer.
Heaven gets sweeter the closer you get there.
Earth has no joy that could ever compare.
When you live for Jesus, you have no regrets,
Cause Heaven gets sweeter the closer you get.
Some day when my life & my labor is finished
& Jesus face is the next thing I see.
Maybe when friends come & offer their blessing,
Someone will say those same words just for me.
Heaven gets sweeter the closer you get there.
Earth has no joy that could ever compare.
When you live for Jesus, you have no regrets,
Cause Heaven gets sweeter the closer you get.
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Lyrics submitted by Karen Marberry.