The New Christian Hymnal ‎#292

292. Not Now, But in the Coming Years

1. Not now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And there, some time, we'll understand.

Chorus:
Then trust in God thro' all the days;
Fear not, for He doth hold thy hand;
Though dark thy way, still sing and praise,
Some time, some time, we'll understand.

2. We'll know why clouds instead of sun
Were ever many a cherished plan;
Why song has ceased when scarce begun;
'Tis there, some time, we'll understand. [Chorus]

3. Why what we long for most of all,
Eludes so oft our eager hand;
Why hopes are crushed and castles fall,
Up there, some time, we'll understand. [Chorus]

4. God knows the way, He holds the key,
He guides us with unerring hand;
Some time with tearless eyes we'll see;
Yes, there, up there, we'll understand. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Not now, but in the coming years
• Title: Not Now, But in the Coming Years
• Author: Maxwell N. Cornelius
• Refrain First Line: Then trust in God thro' all the days
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Resignation
• Copyright: Copyright 1919. Renewal. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SOME TIME WE'LL UNDERSTAND
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 with Chorus
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1919. Renewal. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain