It won’t be long

2. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   The passing days are saying,
   “In heaven ends your journey.”
3. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   When round you storms are raging,
   subdue the waves by praising.
4. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   See how the stony pathways
   are changed to golden byways.
5. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   The ship will soon be landing,
   gladness replacing suffering.
6. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   Laughter is sure to follow
   as fruit of tears and sorrow.
7. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   And pay no heed to suffering;
   it brings a crown of glory.
8. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   Think of the heavenly meadows,
   where you will see your Saviour.
9. It won’t be long;
   be not afraid.
   Take courage; walk on bravely;
   short is the path of suffering.
10. It won’t be long;
    be not afraid.
    By Jesus you’ll be welcomed
    above in heaven’s garden.

    From My Father, I Trust You by M. Basilea Schlink
    © 2016  Evang. Sisterhood of Mary, Darmstadt, Germany