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Farther Along
W. B. Stone, 1937
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 my brothers, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all by and by.
When death has come and taken our loved ones,
Leaving our homes so lonely and drear,
Then do we wonder how others prosper
Living so wicked year after year.
Often I wonder why I must journey
Over a road so rugged and steep,
While there are others living in comfort
While with the lost I labor and weep.
"Faithful to death," said our loving Master,
"Only a while to labor and wait";
All of our toils will be soon forgotten
When we sweep through the beautiful gate.
Soon with the Lord, our wonderful Savior
We'll be at home beyond the blue sky;
There we shall meet our dear ones a-waiting.
We'll understand it all by and by.
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.
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