The Evergreen ‎#162

162. Soon And Forever

1 Soon and forever, the breaking of day,
Shall drive all the night-clouds of sorrow away,
Soon and forever we’ll see as we’re seen,
And learn the deep meaning of things that have been.

Chorus:
Soon and forever, soon and forever,
And Jesus shall gather His children in peace.

2 Soon and forever, the soldier lays down
His sword for a harp, and his cross for a crown,
Droop not in sorrow, despond not in fear,
A glorious tomorrow is bright’ning and clear. [Chorus]

3 Soon and forever, the warfare of sin,
our fighting without, and our conflict within,
Trial, temptation, and sorrow, shall cease,
And Jesus shall gather His children in peace. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Soon and forever, the breaking of day
• Title: Soon And Forever
• Refrain First Line: Soon and forever, soon and forever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Soon and forever, the breaking of day]
• Composer: D. F. Hodges
• Incipit: 55655 32165 51112
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.