Farther Along (song)

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"Farther Along" is a Southern Gospel song published by the Stamps-Baxter Music Company.

[edit] Theme

The song deals with a Christian's dismay at the apparent prosperity of the wicked, when contrasted with the suffering of the righteous. The repeated theme is that in Heaven, the truth will be revealed.

[edit] Copyright Status

The song was copywritten in 1937 as part of the "Starlit Crown" collection, and renewed in 1965. It is often erroneously thought of as a Folk Hymn or being in the Public Domain.

[edit] Notable covers

This song has been covered by a variety of artists. The Byrds covered it on their album of the same name. Numerous other artists have covered it including Elvis Presley.

A portion of the song was used on the television special, Why, Charlie Brown, Why?.