Farther Along
1956 The Million Dollar Quartet (E.Presley L.Lewis J.Cash C.Perkins) Lyrics

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Tempted and tried we're oft' made to wonder
Why it should be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us
Never molested, though in the wrong

Farther along we'll know more about it
Farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine

We'll understand it all by and by

When death has come and taken our loved ones
Leaving our homes so lonely and drear
Then do we wonder how others prosper
Living so wicked year after year

Farther along we'll know more about it
Farther along we'll understand why

Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine
We'll understand it all by and by

Overall Meaning

The song "Farther Along" by The Million Dollar Quartet reflects on the questions and doubts that come with struggles in life. The first verse acknowledges the common feeling of being tested and wondering why bad things happen, while some around us seem to get away with wrongdoing. The second verse speaks to the universal experience of loss and grief, and questions why some who live immoral lives seem to prosper while good people suffer. The chorus offers hope in the idea that in time, we will gain a greater understanding and clarity about these struggles and hardships.

Line by Line Meaning

Tempted and tried we're oft' made to wonder
We often find ourselves tempted and tested, and wonder why we must go through it.

Why it should be thus all the day long
Why we must face these struggles each and every day.

While there are others living about us
Others around us seem to thrive and prosper.

Never molested, though in the wrong
Even though they may be in the wrong, they do not face the same struggles as us.

Farther along we'll know more about it
As time goes on, we will gain greater understanding.

Farther along we'll understand why
Eventually, we will come to comprehend the reasons behind our struggles.

Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine
Stay positive and embrace the good things in life, even during difficult times.

We'll understand it all by and by
One day, we will have the answers we seek.

When death has come and taken our loved ones
The loss of those close to us can be devastating.

Leaving our homes so lonely and drear
Their absence can leave our surroundings feeling empty and bleak.

Then do we wonder how others prosper
In those moments of grief, it's easy to question why others seem to continue on without interruption.

Living so wicked year after year
Even those who seem to lead dishonorable lives continue to thrive.

Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

The Caj Mahal

14y↑2

This is even better than the version on the 'How Great Thou Art' LP. God bless all of 'em - true legends in every way.

garagebandsrule

13y↑4

Thanks for posting a rare peice of history ... "the Million Dollar Quartet" !

Antonio Santorini

3y↑2

This is the first time they sang together amazing

LongLivetheKing0871

11y↑3

This is GREAT

Whaddya say Lynn ReNae?

4y↑3

That is Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash with Elvis. Man, now I feel old.

Hamlet's Mill

Cash is not on it.

MR BILL

13y↑1

this a piece of history that has not been lost. I think God like's it as much as I do. I'm sure American history will ...ever hear of Leonardo?

wilkevwilkev

14y↑1

i think its the word god and the brain washing why some folk turn away, there is a great loving spirit its all about love understanding and commpassion.we are spirits having a human exspeariance. Elvis carl and johnny are just behind the vail.i wish jerry lee and you all good health,wealth and happiness (sorry for bad spelling.

rodrikktay

11y↑2

#1-Birth of my first daughter. #2-Birth of my 2nd daughter. #3-birth of my oldest Grandchild. #4-Birth of my 2nd Grandchild...Last but not Least,,, #5-REFER TO EXAMPLE #1....Thank You and I'll Keep Up My Faith and Belief in God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit...( This Song is for you Ronald ),,,My Little Brother, Rest In Peace...5-08-1972 to 1-16-2006. "Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine, We'll understand it all by and by..."

benandstevecom Galaxy8News

13y↑1

I don't have a measuring device...but I bet when we get to the end of our days and look back...that we will be able to understand there was a more sinners that came to God in the gutter odown on Main Street than in the front rows of a church!

J v/d hatert

13y

my god think about that this is real history

LT1HILLINGHOE

15y↑2

I'll pray for you friend. God is real and is calling you. Your saving grace may be your love of gospel music. Listen to the words and let God speak to your heart through it. Jesus wants to sup with you,,,won't you let him in?

HermitintheRain

14y↑1

@fifigirlM The soul that is born of God, receives all that is of God, all that is of Christ-his righteousness, his holiness, his faith, his life, his everything. That we have faith that produces fruits of repentance, is not works that is done on our part by our own doing, but a proof of the workings of Christ's faith in us, regenerating us, justifying us, sanctifying us, in every breath and every moment of our existence.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y↑1

@derdelyi That is because Cash was not there during any of the entire session. He had departed earlier before the recorders were turned on. It really is the "Million Dollar Trio."

nagual111100

13y↑1

@Hope2009pc part 3, as for your examples, I'll use a trite statement, "For one who knows, no evidence is necessary, for one who doesn't, no evidence is enough." We can discuss this all day, I've heard all the logical points of atheism and can refute them. You should know by now I'm no typical theist. If you insist on continuing this, bring it on then. I need to stay in practice, haha, most atheists avoid discussion when esoterics, states of conciousness, and logic forms are introduced.

Hamlet's Mill

Technically a trio.

Rusty Walker

4y↑1

This is about great historical gathering and those music! Yes, Gospel traditional music- but it isn’t a bible study, nor should it be a religious discussion-
Geez, the adolescent arguing about faith...here we have the finest of early roll & Roll together at Sun Studios!
Enjoy the music!

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM please: you are the one who needs to open her eyes to the truth that is clearly evident in history. libraries from Europe to America are feeled with the truth behind what has been the Roman Catholic legacy-there teachings, their practices throughout its dark history. A history which has not changed, and if given the opportunity would revert to its old dark ways in a moment.

Nana M.

nagual111100

13y↑1

@Hope2009pc part 2. There is actually support for this idea in quantum physics. Try reading a meaty book, "The Physics of Immortality." Ever hear of the Omega Point? It seems to me you have a great anger toward the typical idea of God. Mayhaps you have lost greatly and blame God or been hurt greatly maybe even by those who were supposed to help you. It just seems that way. Also, our minds are limited and just because we don't understand something doesn't mean theres no reason for it.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM you are partly correct when you point out that all who say they are born again are truly one of the Lord's people. as the Lord said himself, many who say Lord, Lord will not enter into the kingdom of God. Yet being born again is essential as Jesus tells us in John 3. It doesn't happen by a sinner's prayer or by anything man should do-but is all of God. The Father calls his people, the Son purchased them with his blood, & the Holy Spirit is the one that makes them born again.

HermitintheRain

14y↑1

@fifigirlM it has been a truthful appraisal to equate the Roman Catholic Church with she who is called the Mother of Harlots-Babylon. As a mother of harlots, her daughters-the many apostate protestant churches-are showing their bloodline as they turn to their own versions of spiritual adultery as they walk after the fornications of Jezebel unto bowing their knees at the world's new god-which is old baal and ashteroth-just with a new name-humanism.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM but like this song says, and as Psalm 73 and Psalm 37 reminds us-that we are not to fret because of evil doers or those who go on doing wickedly without any apparent troubles. For their path is a slippery path, and their end does come suddenly, like a thief in the night. The greatest of evil in this world isn't the murderer or other such violence-but those who go about leading children away from the love that is in Christ Jesus-by turning them to a religion of do's and don'ts

Hej

13y

@Sing4More Everytime I see grown up people talking about god as he exists it always makes me laugh.

dave Walt

4y↑1

You can see if you laugh when you stand before Jesus on Judgment Day.

Eduardo Lopez

12y↑1

the 2 people who dislike this they just don't know music all this trash people sing now and days on the radio this so called country music. country music now and days just ruined the meaning country whatever happened to hank Williams Sr or johnny cash now that's music but what am i gonna do about it i keep teaching my friends about johnny cash and they sort of like them now one day im gonna fix country music the way it should be no matter what happens im gonna do it

Adrianjayeonline

13y

@Sing4More I'm Sorry but how is the name of God being used/taken in vain? These are 4 artists singing a Gospel song, this has probably reached more people than you or I can imagaine, this is ONE form of evangalising, and no not one of us are without sin, and no commandmets where broken THAT I can see in this recording

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM He who caused us to have breath in the first place is the source of all that pertains to life and godliness. Whatever of such things as these are present in and through us, is but the clear witness of Christ living in us and through us. It is only 'my' faith in the sense that Christ has given it to me. Just as my breath is my breath only because God has given it to me.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y↑1

@195477 That's because you don't know anything about the singers who were there. Cash was gone and not heard. Thanks for ur reply though.

HermitintheRain

14y↑2

@fifigirlM as the Holy Spirit reveals to us through his prophet Isaiah: To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20

tim13888

14y

@norm58 ............ everything is ok here in our little time on earth. Then what? Have you ever stopped to wonder what this life is all about where you are or where your going when you lease on time runs out. Are you far too busy reaching all your goals, let me ask you kindly, HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR SOUL. When I die I know I will be with my saviour for an everlasting eternity! To know this is Peace beyond all understanding. Friend what about you when you pass from this scene? ETERNITY

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM that faith that saves is not something we work up in ourselves. That faith is the seal of the Holy Spirit upon the soul of everyone God has elected to save. Faith is the grace. The proof of it being true God-given faith, and not man-made, is that it endures unto the end. It is in fact Jesus' own faith that is bestowed upon us. For it is Jesus' faith alone that saves.

Classic Video Lover

6y↑1

They sound drunk. The end is a train wreck.

Mary Plaidy

6y↑2

Cultural Marxist Watch It's a nearly 60-year-old recording. What did you expect?

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM ..of touch not and taste not as a means to being saved. When the truth of salvation, for God's people is already been accomplished in Jesus Christ. He really did pay it all. All that is required of God's people is to trust in him. In trusting, we will know what it means when he says: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Ps 37:4 What do we desire? But to delight ourselves in him more and more. Love that begets love that begets love etc

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. Romans 9:16 The Bible was not given by the Catholic Church. God himself gave the Bible to his church. It is God who preserves his word.

nagual111100

13y

@Hope2009pc Nope, you should know not to ascribe too much anthropomorphism to spiritual matters. This is how the ancients saw the matter. It may be more accurate to think that we go where we choose to go. A spirit born in base material substance is not fully realized and the matter blinds its understanding. It is attached to the physical because of this. If this attachment is not released before death, it will descend down into the physical and not rise. Christ is a light showing us this truth.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y↑1

@nonSteel Simple, you will need to realize your need for a Savior and you inviite the Good Lord into your heart and you admit and confess your sins to God thru Jesus Christ. You must ask God to forgive you of your sins and trespasses against him. If you mean that prayer, then you will be born again, you will become a new creature and you will know it in ur heart. The evidence will be the changes in your life and the assurance you have of Heaven being your destination. That is God's gift.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM The Catholic Church absolutely teaches intercession by the Pope. They teach that the Pope is the Vicar of Christ. Even to deny Christ as the only mediator. Making the Church the Mediator to Christ. I have read the Vatican Councils, and their other edicts. They are not preaching the gospel that was once delivered to the saints. As are any other-whether they be Protestant, Anabaptist, Reformed or whoever.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM i happen to have done my own studies. the worst thing that ever happen to Christianity is when Constantine made Christianity the state religion. Not soon after, all popes that have sat in the seat of ruling as the state religion have ruled with only one thing in mind-power. they could careless about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Bible, grace or the glory of God. Reading one website will not remove centuries and centuries of history written by eyewitnesses to the fact.

LT1HILLINGHOE

15y

You have to accept Jesus gift of salvation in order to make it. Don't do that then when you pass it will be an eternity in hell. I just wanted you to know that. That is the most important thing with accepting Jesus' gift to us all. All else is academic. I said a prayer for you. Not because you are inferior or anything like that but because of your soul. Not trying to say anything here but that I am concered for your soul and that you come to saving knowledge. Have a nice life friend.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM Where any who profess Christ should deny the finished and perfect work of Jesus Christ on the cross-whether they be Roman Catholic or Southern Baptist or whatever organization-is to preach another gospel which the Holy Spirit in Galatians tells us is accursed. Any who add to, or subtract from the simplicity of the gospel, are to be reputed and to be separated from them-no matter what church they say they belong to.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM everything about the Catholic church, from its gross idolatry to its preaching another gospel, makes it anathema to the faith once contended for by the saints. the Catholic church is no different than what the Israelites did in the wilderness when they made a golden calf and worshipped it as Jehovah.

Walk 1

14y

@fifigirlM sorry but.. Jesus is not a religion! he is just everything.. he is the way and the truth and the life. No one goes to the Father except through Him. you dont need a religion to follow him

fifigirlM

14y

@nananaalgoodaye YOu don't have to read our comments

nagual111100

13y

@Hope2009pc Nope, only that it is the only way to experience it. Boy, you really do grasp at straws don't you. You again prove you're in denial. Agnosticism is at least reasonable, but atheism is more closed minded than any fundementalist could ever be.

rodrikktay

11y

Blah, Blah, Blah....Hahaaaa....Thanks for the B.S. and science class and so forth...Now, Back To The Music.....

Justanotherguy

13y

red state...

Zaf R

13y

there is no god great music though!

dave Walt

4y↑1

Great music and there is the one true God in heaven.

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM harsh punishments for? possessing a Bible? for declaring Indulgence was heresy? for declaring that the bread and the wine are nothing other than bread and wine, and are in no way transubstantiated to become the actual body and blood of Christ, and to suggest so is both blasphemous and idolatry? For declaring that purgatory is heresy? for declaring that faith alone, through Christ alone, according to the Scriptures alone, by grace alone, to the glory of God alone?

HermitintheRain

14y

@fifigirlM The council of Trent has not been rescinded. It in fact has been furthered along its way. It still speaks blasphemy of the death of the Lord Jesus Christ every time it conducts its pagan mass. There is only one High Priest-Jesus Christ. There is no intercession to God by the pope, his cardinals or any of his priests. There is one mediator between God and man-the man Jesus Christ.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y

@nonSteel Simple, it is Biblical. And the Bible is the living word of God. God speaks to you thru his word, circumstances and happenings in ur own life. But, you have to be born again to be on the firing line with him. Simple and uncomplicated. He is my father and he sent his only son to shed his blood for me because he loved us all. That is how I know....and it I don't rely on religion. I rely on God and the Bible. Religion will not get you to Heaven,. Salvation will.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y

@nananaalgoodaye What I want to say to you is, why are you so angry? Is your life that bad that you want to rebel against your Creator? Whether you choose to believe or not is irrelevant. You will stand before God one day irregardless of whether you believe or not. I choose to follow him and his prescription for my life. God loves all, even the ones who openly display a hatred towards him. Saying a prayer for you to open your eyes to the truth before it is too late. Jesus can take away ur anger.

rodrikktay

11y

Quantam physics?,Gravity, something can come from nothing?...Go back to High School Debate Competition and let the music Live On...Nagual111100, MrAirman812, and hope2009pc...Swap E-Mail' addys please??? I'll keep listening, cause if its real you'll feel it and you people must be feeling it cause ya cant stop commenting and replying..." Farther along we'll understand why". Look at all the great musicians and Believers as well that have sang,recorded,felt and shared this Beautiful Classic. Thanks

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y

@nonSteel NO....you can only confess ur sins to God...not a priest. Catholicism is not Christianity. A Christian is a born again believer only. Private message me if you care to continue please.

LT1HILLINGHOE

14y

Science? You mean those bunch of crazies who change opinions from day to day? The only reason they believe what they do is because God allows them to. Religion will not get you to Heaven. Only the shed blood of Jesus Christ will. I have my joy in the Good Lord that HE put in my heart. Anytime you openly try to shame God, you show hatred towards him. The devil has accomplished his goal if he causes you to believe there is no God and that you do not need Salvation. Praying 4 you, friend.

HermitintheRain

14y↑1

@fifigirlM The Roman Catholic Church, along with many apostate Protestant churches, teach and preach a gospel that is grace + works; which as Paul clearly teaches in Romans is to nullify grace. It is either all of grace or all of works. There is no co-mingling of them. We are either entirely saved by Jesus Christ, or we are saved by our own works.

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