First Line: What will it matter by and by,

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 ?