| Song | Not Now But By And By |
| Content Description | Not Now But By And By is a comforting Christian hymn that encourages believers to trust in God’s perfect timing and the promise of eternal life. It reminds us that present struggles are temporary, but God’s glory and reward are forever. The song inspires patience, faith, and hope in Christ, pointing believers toward the eternal joy that awaits in heaven. These worship lyrics strengthen the heart with assurance that God will fulfill every promise in His time. |
| Album | Most Popular Gospel Songs – Letter N |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
| Writer | James Elliot |
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| Tags | Hymn, Christian music, worship, hope, heaven, faith |
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I Saw The Reapers One By One
Their Sheaves In Triumph Bear;
I Knew Their Labour At An End,
And Prayed Their Joy To Share;
“Be Thou Content, And Bide Thy Time,”
I Heard A Voice Reply;
“Thou Too Shalt Go Where They Have Gone,
Not Now, But By And By.”
“Not Now, But By And By,”
I Heard A Voice Reply;
“There’s Home And Rest, And Joy For Thee,
Not Now, But By And By.”
“Dear Lord,” I Said, “Thy Precious Words
My Waning Strength Renew;
But O, I Grieve And Mourn To Think
My Harvest Sheaves Are Few.”
“Toil On,” The Same Sweet Voice Replied,
“Thy Days Are Gliding By,
And Thou Shalt Join The Reapers’ Song,
Not Now, But By And By.”
“No More, No More, Dear Lord,” I Said,
“Will I Impatient Be;
But Through Thy Grace I’ll Do My Work,
And Leave It All With Thee.”
Tho’ Gathering Clouds May Sometimes Cast
Dark Shadows O’er The Sky,
My Feet Shall Tread The Fields Of Light,
Not Now, But By And By.
