The Glorious By and By

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."

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:
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.

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:
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.

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:
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."

Source: Christian Hymns: for every purpose in worship #292

• MIDI file from The Christian Sunday School Hymnal: a compilation of choice hymns and tunes for Sunday schools #84
  
• MIDI file from Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #94