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Better Days Are Coming On

Though the pathway seemeth dark and dreary

Author: A. H. Gorham
Tune: [Though the pathway seemeth dark and dreary]
Published in 5 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Tho' the pathway seemeth dark and dreary,
As in sadness we are waiting for the dawn,
There is hope and comfort for the weary,
Better days are coming on.

Chorus:
Better days are coming on;
Better days are coming on;
Better days, Better days,
Better days are coming, coming on.

2. Better days! when naught of sin and sorrow
Shall abide with those whose pilgrimage is done;
When the night shall yield to golden morrow
Better days are coming on. [Chorus]

3. Better days! O sweet the song in glory,
When the victory and crown of life are won,
And we sing redemption's wondrous story,
In the days soon coming on. [Chorus]

Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #175

Author: A. H. Gorham

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Text Information

First Line: Though the pathway seemeth dark and dreary
Title: Better Days Are Coming On
Author: A. H. Gorham
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Better days are coming on
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #15951
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #15951

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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