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Farther Along
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Aug 19, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's rendition of the classic gospel hymn 'Farther Along' reflects on the struggles and mysteries of life, acknowledging that believers often wonder why the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous suffer. The song offers comfort by pointing to the promise of future understanding when Jesus returns in glory and believers meet Him in the heavenly city. It encourages listeners to take heart and live in hope, trusting that all will be made clear in God's timing. The hymn's message of patient faith and eternal perspective resonates deeply with those facing trials.
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Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder
Why it should be thus all the day long
While others are living in sin all 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 city
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
God, 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
Oh, we'll understand it all by and by