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"Coming Day of Plenty" (By and By)

 
 
 

a few words from cliff preston

We will understand it better by and by. This has always been one of my favorite songs. When asked to write some verses for this classic, I jumped at the chance. As more and more of my family members cross over into Glory, it's easier for me to understand the longing for the coming day of plenty. Even though the longing here is intense, we must not neglect our mission here to make disciples. We might all be dying to get there, but we have to wait our turn. While we wait, we speak about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus so more and more can go with us. Amen.

 
 

coming day of plenty lyrics

Verse 1
There's a coming day of plenty
Where the Sabbath will not end
Where soldiers finally get to rest
And leave this world of sin
Appetites will all be satisfied
And flames ain't going to burn
We're all dying to get there
But we gotta wait our turn

Chorus 1
By and by, Lord
When the morning comes
When the saints of God
Are gathered home
We will tell the story
Of how we've overcome
We will understand it
Better by and by
We will understand it
Better by and by!

Verse 2
We don't know yet
What we shall be
Or what we shall become
In the twinkling of an eye
We'll be staring in the Son!
All these trials and tribulations
In no ways will compare
To the glory that we're gonna see
When we all get there!

Chorus 2
By and by, Lord
When the morning comes
When the saints of God
Are gathered home
We will tell the story
Of how we've overcome
We will understand it
Better by and by
We will understand it
Better by and by!

Bridge
The Son will shine forever
Past the dark side of this moon!
The Son will shine forever
Past the dark side of this moon!
Oh, people be getting ready
We're going soon and very soon!
People be getting ready
We're going soon and very soon!

Chorus 3
By and by, Lord
When the morning comes
When the saints of God
Are gathered home
We will tell the story
Of how we've overcome
We will understand it
Better by and by
We will understand it
Better by and by!

Tag
We will understand it
Better by and by
We will understand it
Better by and by. Oh!

 
 

Cliff Preston Bio

“I try to see people through the lens of what God has brought me through and saved me from. I believe that if God can love and use even me, he can love and use anyone.”

It’s been said that what sets Cliff Preston apart is his raw authenticity and compassion.  Preston’s music ministry began in 2002 as he began traveling with bands to bring awareness to the love of Jesus as well as the mental health crisis.  With his father being a professional counselor and pastor, he was very aware of the effect that mental health was having on the generation, as well as the ultimate source of wellness - the finished work of the cross.  He has spent the following twenty years traveling the country writing songs, leading worship, preaching, and even opening businesses geared towards Christ-centered clinical mental healthcare.

Cliff is proud to call Smackover, Arkansas his hometown.  He is even prouder of God’s faithfulness through his marriage with his wife Leslie, and the wisdom God provides as they raise their daughter Kannyn (12), and their two sons Murphy (10) and Campbell (2).

Cliff brings over two decades of ministry experience and business development to his partnership with People & Songs. In that time, he has written songs for artists including Newsong, JJ Weeks, Carrolton and more. He has shared the stage with artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, and Natalie Grant among others.  All while opening and building companies that develop platforms to display Christ to a lost and hurting world.

Cliff is excited for what is to come as he joins forces with this diverse team of artists, worship leaders, and writers for the glory of God.

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