1. Tempted and tried we’re oft made to wonder,
Why it should be thus all the day long.
While there are others living about us,
Never molested, though in the wrong.

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Father along we’ll all know about it;
Father along we’ll understand why.
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine,
We’ll understand it all by and by.

2. When death has come and taken our loved ones,
Leaving our homes so lone and so drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living as sinners year after year.

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3. Often I wonder why I must journey
Over a road so rugged and steep;
While there are others living in comfort,
While with the lost I labor and weep.

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4. “Faithful till death,” saith our loving Master,
Only a while to labor and wait;
All of our toils will soon be forgotten
When we sweep thro’ the beautiful gate.

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5. Soon with the Lord, our wonderful Savior,
We’ll be at home beyond the blue sky;
There we shall meet the dear ones awaiting,
We’ll understand it all by and by.

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