Sweeter as the Years Roll By

"Sweeter as the Years Roll By"
Single by Blind Willie Johnson
B-side	"Take Your Stand"
Released	c. 1930
Format	10" 78rpm single
Recorded	December 10, 1929; New Orleans, LA
Genre	Gospel blues
Length	2:48
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Lelia N. Morris
Blind Willie Johnson singles chronology
"Go with Me to That Land" (1930) "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" (00000002)
"Go with Me to That Land" (1930) "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" (1930)

"Sweeter as the Years Go By" is a Christian hymn written by Lelia N. Morris in 1912. It has been included in 87 hymnals. Its subject-matter is expressed in the refrain:

Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by,
Richer, fuller, deeper, Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

It has been recorded in various, mostly gospel, styles. In 1929, it was recorded by Blind Willie Johnson (vocals and guitar) in gospel blues style under the title "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" (even though he sings "Go" throughout).

Sweeter as the Years Go By is a 1990 compilation album of songs recorded by Blind Willie Johnson.

The following musical items have similar titles to the one which is the subject of this article, but are different from it and from each other:

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