Looking forward to a better home in Heaven.
Hebrews 11:16
Words & Music: A. H. Gorham, in The Gospel Awakening, edited by Francis A. Blackmer (Springfield, Massachusetts: F. A. Blackmer, 1888), number 175 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Gorham’s full name, or where to get a good picture of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Duet—Soprano and Tenor
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.
Refrain
Better days are coming on;
Better days are coming on;
Better days, better days,
Better days are coming, coming on;
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain