Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way be long and weary (Ellsworth)

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Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way be long and weary (Ellsworth)

Author: E. C. Ellsworth
Tune: [Though the night be dark and dreary]
Published in 22 hymnals

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1 Tho' the night be dark and dreary,
Tho' the way be long and weary,
Morn shall bring thee light and cheer;
Child, look up, the dawn is near.

Chorus:
There'll be joy by and by,
There'll be joy by and by;
In the dawning of the morning,
There'll be joy by and by

2 Tho' thine eyes are sad with weeping,
Thro' the night thy vigils keeping,
God shall wipe thy tears away,
Turn thy darkness into day. [Chorus]

3 Tho' thy spirit faints with fasting
Thro' the hours so slowly wasting,
Morn shall bring a glorious feast,
Thou shalt sit an honored guest. [Chorus]

Source: Songs of Free Grace #78

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First Line:	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way be long and weary (Ellsworth)
Author:	E. C. Ellsworth
Refrain First Line:	There'll be joy by and by

Psalm 30:5 (hymns)

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[Though the night be dark and dreary]

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MIDI file from Redemption songs #109

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The Sacred Trio: comprising Redemption Songs, Showers of Blessing, The Joyful Sound (Word ed.) (1892), p.35

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Instances (1 - 22 of 22)	Title	First Line	Tune	Author	Scripture	Date	Subject
Bells of Heaven #d390	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1898
Bells of Heaven: a Choice Collection of Hymns and Tunes "New and Old" #d355	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1898
Glad Tidings for Sunday Schools, Revival Meetings #d128	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1899
Gloria in Excelsis #d692	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1905
Gospel Music #d138	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1884
Gospel Music : A Choice Collection of Hymns and Melodies New and Old for Gospel, Revival, Prayer and Social Meetings, Family Worship, etc. #47	There'll be joy by and by	Tho' the night be dark and dreary		Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1877
Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #113	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1879
Redemption songs #109	There’ll be Joy By and By	Tho' the night be dark and dreary	[Tho' the night be dark and dreary]	Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth	Psalm 30:5	1889
Sacred Songs & Solos: Nos 1. and 2. Combined #300	There'll be Joy By and By!	Tho' the night be dark and dreary	[Tho' the night be dark and dreary]	Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1880
Sacred Songs and Solos: with standard hymns, combined: 750 pieces #300	There'll be Joy By and By!	Tho' the night be dark and dreary	[Tho' the night be dark and dreary]	Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth	Psalm 30:5	1890	Sorrow and Affliction \|
Sacred Trio: comprising Redemption Songs, Showers of Blessing, the Joyful Sound #109	There’ll be Joy By and By	Tho' the night be dark and dreary	[Tho' the night be dark and dreary]	Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth	Psalm 30:5	1889
Sing His Praise: for the church, Sunday school and all religious assemblies #d220	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1902
Song Land Melodies #d175	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1897
Songland Melodies ... a New Song Book for Revivals #d214	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1898
Songs of Free Grace #78	There'll Be Joy By and By	Tho' the night be dark and dreary	[Tho' the night be dark and dreary]	Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth	Psalm 30:5	1883
Soul Songs #d209	There'll be joy, by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1904
The Praise Hymnal #d473	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1896
The Sacred Trio: comprising Redemption Songs, Showers of Blessing, The Joyful Sound (Word ed.) #109	There'll be joy by and by	Tho' the night be dark and dreary		Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1892	Consolation \| ; Encouragement \|
The Select Hymn and Song Book #d321	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary, Though the way		E. C. Ellsworth		1885
The Wreath of Gems: or strictly favorite songs and tunes for the Sunday School, and for general use in public and social worship #124	There'll be joy by and by	Though the night be dark and dreary		Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1879
Welcome Tidings: a new collection of sacred songs for the Sunday School #33	There'll be joy by and by	Tho' the night be dark and dreary		Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1877
Winnowed Songs for Sunday Schools #67	There'll be joy by and by	Tho' the night be dark and dreary		Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth		1890