What will it matter by and by,
Whether my crosses were heavy or light,
Whether my pathway was clouded or bright,
When I shall walk with the ransomed in white,
Safe in that beautiful land ?
2 What will it matter by and by,
Whether my trials were many or few,
Whether the world was unfaithful or true,
When my Redeemer in glory I view,
Safe in that beautiful land ?
3 What will it matter by and by,
Whether the waters were bitter or sweet,
Murmuring gently or sat at my feet,
When the departed with rapture I meet,
Safe in that beautiful land ?
4 What will it matter by and by,
Whether I pass with the morning away,
Whether at noontide or closing of day,
When in the valley of Eden I stray,
Safe in that beautiful land ?