(It Is Better) Farther On

 

Verse 1

As we travel through the desert,
Storms beset us by the way;
But beyond the River Jordan
Lies a field of endless day.
 

Refrain

Farther on, still go farther,
Count the milestones one by one.
Jesus will forsake you never—
It is better farther on.
 

Verse 2

Oh my brother, are you weary
Of the roughness of the way?
Does your strength begin to fail you,
And your vigor to decay?
 

Verse 3

Jesus, Jesus will go with you,
He will lead you to the throne.
He who dyed His garments for you,
And the winepress trod alone.
 

Verse 4

At my grave, oh, still be singing,
Though you weep for one that’s gone.
Singing as we once did sing it—
It is better farther on.