The Glorious By and By

Verse 1

It may be far, it may be near, There is a hope, there is a fear, But in the future waiting I Shall Jesus see, yes, "by and by." By and by, yes, by and by,

Chorus

By and by, yes, by and by, By and by, yes, by and by; But in the future waiting, I Shall Jesus see, yes, "by and by."

Verse 2

Impatient soul, and murmuring heart, Your murmuring cease and bear your part Of pain and labor on life's road, For soon 'twill lead thee to thy God.

Chorus 2

By and by, yes, by and by, By and by, yes, by and by; There's pain and labor on life's road, But soon 'twill lead thee to thy God.

Verse 3

Yes, "by and by" will soon be now, And God will wipe each tear-stain'd brow; The Lamb shall feed them from the throne, To living fountains lead his own.

Chorus 3

By and by, yes, by and by, By and by, yes, by and by; The Lamb shall feed them from the throne; To living fountains lead his own.

Verse 4

O verdant fields! O shining shore! The Lamb of God spreads wide the door; Ah, golden city, surely I shall see thy glories "by and by."

Chorus 4

By and by, yes, by and by, By and by, yes, by and by; Ah, golden city! surely I Shall see thy glories "by and by."