81 Sweet By and By Author—Sanford F. Bennett, 1836–1898 Composer—Joseph P. Webster, 1819–1875 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:2, 3 This simple gospel hymn has been a sentimental favorite with many of God’s people, especially as a comforting funeral hymn, since it first appeared, in