In the Sweet By and By . Dolly Parton Composer: Dolly Parton Composer: Joseph P. Webster Writer: Sanford F. Bennett In the Sweet By and By A Christian hymn with lyrics by Sanford F. Bennett, 1868 and music by Joseph P. Webster. There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by ..