Author: W. B. Stevens, 1862-1940 Hymnal: Total Praise #388 (2011) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain First Line: Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder Refrain First Line: Farther along we'll know all about it Lyrics: 1 Tempted and tried we’re oft made to wonder,
Why it should be thus all the day long;
While there are others living about us,
Never molested though in the wrong.
Refrain:
Farther along we’ll know all about it,
Farther along we’ll understand why;
Cheer up, don't worry, live in the sunshine,
We’ll understand it all by and by.
2 When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living so wicked year after year. [Refrain]
3 Faithful till death said our loving Master,
A few more days to labor and wait;
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing,
As we sweep through the beautiful gate. [Refrain]
4 When we see Jesus coming in glory,
When He comes from His home in the sky;
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion,
We'll understand it all by and by. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Comfort; Encouragement; Faith; Loneliness; Sin; Temptation; Trust Scripture: John 12:16 Languages: English Tune Title: FARTHER ALONG
Farther Along