The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#323

323. We have our trials here below

1.
We have our trials here below;
O, glory, hallelujah!
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There's a better day coming, hallelujah!
(Repeat previous line).

2.
A few more beating winds and rains,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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And winter will be over, hallelujah!
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3.
A few more rising and setting suns,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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And we'll all cross over Jordan, hallelujah!
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4.
I feel no ways like getting tired,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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I am making for the harbor, hallelujah!
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5.
I hope to get there by and by,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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For my home is over Jordan, hallelujah!
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6.
I have some friends before me gone,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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By and by I'll go and meet them, hallelujah!
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7.
I'll meet them round our Father's throne,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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And we'll live with God forever, hallelujah!
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8.
O! how it lifts my soul to think,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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Of soon meeting in the kingdom, hallelujah!
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9.
Our God will wipe all tears away,
O, glory, hallelujah!
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When we all arrive at Canaan, hallelujah!
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Text Information

• First Line: We have our trials here below
• Title: We have our trials here below
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTIAN PROSPECT
• Composer: Wm. Walker
• Meter: L.M.
• Notes: Public Domain.