Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Well, Christ is my burden bearer, He's my only friend Till the end of my sorrow and tells me to lean on Him Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end God is my strong protection, He's my bosom friend Trouble arose all around me, I know who will take me in Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end He proved a friend to David, and hid him in a cage The same God that David served, will give me a rest someday Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Well, though my burden may be heavy, my enemies crush me down Someday I'll rest with Jesus and wear a starry crown Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end I'll take this yoke upon me and live a Christian life Take Jesus for my Savior, my burden will be light Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end He proved a friend to David, and hid him in a cage The same God that David served, will give me a rest someday Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end Oh, trouble'll soon be over, sorrow will have an end