Better Farther On
Authors: L. Thompson • Composers: James Nicholson • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. Oft I hear hope sweetly singing,
Softly in an undertone;
Singing as if God had taught her,
“It is better farther on.”
Night and day she sings the same song—
Sings it while I sit alone;
Sings it so my heart may hear it,
“It is better farther on.”
2. When my faith took hold on Jesus,
Light divine within me shone;
And I know since that glad moment,
“It is better farther on.”
Daily coming to the fountain,
Flowing free for ev’ry one,
I am saved, and hope is singing,
“It is better farther on.”
3. Farther on, but how much farther?
Count the milestones one by one;
No, no counting, only trusting,
“It is better farther on.”
Hope, my soul, hope on forever,
All thy doubts and fears be gone,
Jesus will forsake thee never,
“It is better farther on.”