Scripture Verse

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Introduction

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James H. Fillmore, Sr. (1849–1936)

Words: Jes­sie B. Pounds, in Gems and Jew­els, by James Fill­more & James H. Ro­se­crans (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1890), num­ber 82.

Music: James H. Fill­more (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Jessie B. Pounds (1861–1921)

Lyrics

There is a time for waking and for sleeping,
A time for warring and a time for peace;
A time for sowing, and a time for reaping,
A time for toil, a time when toil must cease.

Refrain

A time of rest will come to hearts grown weary,
A time of praise to those that grieve and sigh,
A time of joy to those whose lives are dreary,
The Lord’s good time is coming by and by.

A time for pain, a time for shadeless pleasures,
A time for shadows and a time for light;
A time to lose, a time to find our treasures,
A time for faith, a time for perfect sight.

Refrain

A time for tears, a time for rapturous greeting,
A time for exile and a time for home;
A time for parting, and a time for meeting,
Trust on! The Lord’s good time will surely come.

Refrain