Farther Along Lyrics

The story is told of a young man
Who was preparing for a long trip
He told his friend, "I am just about packed
I only have to put in a guidebook
A mirror, a microscope, a lamp, a telescope
A volume of fine poetry, a package of old letters
A few biographies, a book of songs
A sword, a hammer, and a set of books I′ve been studying"
"But you can't get all that into your bag," said his friend
"Oh, yes I can," he replied, "It doesn′t take much room"

With that, he placed his Bible in the corner of his suitcase
And closed the lid

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

Farther along, we'll know all about it
Farther along, we′ll understand why
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine
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

Farther along, we′ll know all about it
Farther along, we'll understand why
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine
We′ll understand it all by and by