by and by vs sweet hereafter: see also Thesaurus:afterlife

by and by

noun

Heaven; the hereafter. Usually preceded with "the sweet."

adv

After a short time.
After an indefinite period.

sweet hereafter: see also Thesaurus:afterlife

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