[Verse 1]
Tempted and tried we were 'oft made to wonder
How could it be true all the day long
When there are others living about us
Never molested, though in the wrong

[Chorus]
Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by

[Verse 2]
When we see Jesus coming in Glory
When he has left his home in the sky
Then we shall meet Him in that bright morning
We'll understand it all by and by

[Chorus]
Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by

[Verse 3]
Faithful to death is our loving saviour
A few more days labour and wait
Toils of the road will then be as nothing
As we walk through that beautiful gate
[Chorus]
Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by

[Verse 3]
When death is coming taking a loved one
It leaves our homes so lonely and drear
Then do we wonder how others prosper
Living so wicked year after year

[Chorus]
Farther along we'll know all about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by