Afterwhile
This too shall pass afterwhile.
Scars will heal. You'll love again.
It won't hurt, you afterwhile. It won't hurt afterwhile.
Stuck between 'if' and 'when,' you prayed and tried, but still no end.
God's purpose soon, you'll understand.
It won't hurt you afterwhile.
(one day it won't)
It won't hurt afterwhile.
Afterwhile
Afterwhile
This too shall pass, afterwhile.
Scars will heal, you'll love again. It won't hurt afterwhile.
So when the pain has come to end, and now your heart is whole again, help someone who needs to know,
that it won't hurt them afterwhile.
It won't hurt them afterwhile.
It won't hurt them afterwhile.
God's promise After while Suffering will end. Amen
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Afterwhile
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Kirk Franklin's 'Afterwhile' is a song of comfort and hope for those enduring pain and waiting for breakthrough. It reassures listeners that suffering is temporary, scars will heal, and God's purpose will eventually be understood. The lyrics encourage perseverance through difficult seasons, promising that the hurt will pass. The song also calls those who have been healed to help others who are still struggling, reflecting a communal aspect of faith. It is a gentle reminder of God's faithfulness and the eventual end of suffering.
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