Here we suffer grief and pain
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[C]Here we suffer grief and pain,
[C]Here we meet to part again;
[F]In heaven we part no more.
[G]O, that will be joyful!
[C]Joyful, joyful, joyful!
[G]O, that will be joyful!
[C]When we meet to part no more.
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[C]All who love the Lord below,
[C]When they die to heaven will go,
[F]And join the saints above.
[G]O, that will be joyful, &c.
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[C]Little children will be there,
[C]Who have sought the Lord by prayer
[F]From every Sunday School.
[G]O, that will be joyful, &c.
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[C]Teachers, too will meet above,
[C]Pastors, parents, whom we love,
[F]Shall meet to part no more.
[G]O, that will be joyful, &c.
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[C]O, how happy we shall be!
[C]For our Saviour we shall see
[F]Exalted on his throne.
[G]O, that will be joyful, &c.
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[C]There we all shall sing for joy,
[C]And eternity employ
[F]In praising Christ the Lord.
[G]O, that will be joyful, &c.
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Here we suffer grief and pain,
Here we meet to part again;
In heaven we part no more.
O, that will be joyful!
Joyful, joyful, joyful!
O, that will be joyful!
When we meet to part no more.
All who love the Lord below,
When they die to heaven will go,
And join the saints above.
O, that will be joyful, &c.
Little children will be there,
Who have sought the Lord by prayer
From every Sunday School.
O, that will be joyful, &c.
Teachers, too will meet above,
Pastors, parents, whom we love,
Shall meet to part no more.
O, that will be joyful, &c.
O, how happy we shall be!
For our Saviour we shall see
Exalted on his throne.
O, that will be joyful, &c.
There we all shall sing for joy,
And eternity employ
In praising Christ the Lord.
O, that will be joyful, &c.
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About This Hymn
"Here We Suffer Grief and Pain" is a Christian hymn often associated with the themes of suffering, endurance, and hope in the face of adversity. Its lyrics reflect the struggles of believers as they navigate the challenges of life, yet they also convey a message of trust in God's promise of eternal life and deliverance from suffering. While the exact origin of the hymn is uncertain, it is typically linked to the tradition of hymns that provide comfort and solace during difficult times, particularly within the context of Christian worship. The hymn invites the faithful to find strength in God’s presence, especially during times of trial. Many hymnologists suggest that it may have emerged in the 19th century, a time when hymns were commonly used to address both the physical and spiritual struggles of the human condition. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that while suffering is a part of earthly life, it is not the end of the believer's journey.