What will it matter by and by, 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 ?