Farther On, a Shape Note Hymn

Today's song can be downloaded here. This song is a little-known, beautiful old Shape-Note hymn in the Sacred Harp tradition. For more information, look here and here. Enjoy and don't let the music stop! God Bless!

As we travel through the desert
Storms beset us on our way
But beyond the River Jordan
Lies a field of endless days

(chorus)
Farther on still go farther
Count the mile stones one by one
Jesus will forsake you never
It is better farther on

Oh my brother are you weary
Of the roughness of the road
Does your strength begin to fail you
Let the Savior bare your load

Chorus

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.

Chorus

At my grave will you be singing
Though you weep for one that’s gone
Singing as we once did singing
It is better farther on

Chorus