1 Brother, if thy step gets weary,
And thy path grows dark and dreary,
Look away beyond the sky,
For rest is coming by and by.

Chorus:
Rest is coming, Rest is coming,
In the home prepared on high:
Rest is coming, Rest is coming,
Yes, rest is coming, by and by.

2 Should the way seem dark before thee,
And the lamps of faith die o'er thee,
Raise thy heart to God on high,
For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus]

3 Tho' life's cares annoy and fret thee,
Tho' temptations fierce beset thee,
Let thy heart their rage defy,
For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus]

4 Press thy way a little longer,
Look to God, he'll make thee stronger,
He will hear thy eager cry,
For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus]