Until Then is a gospel hymn composed by Stuart Hamblen, an American singer-songwriter and one of radio’s first singing cowboys. Born on October 20, 1908, in Kellyville, Texas, Hamblen was the son of a traveling Methodist preacher. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to country and gospel music.

The hymn reflects on the transient nature of earthly life and emphasizes the hope of a heavenly home. Its lyrics encourage believers to find solace amid life’s challenges by focusing on the promise of eternal life. The refrain encapsulates this sentiment:

“But until then, my heart will go on singing, Until then, with joy I’ll carry on, Until the day my eyes behold the city, Until the day God calls me home.”

Over the years, Until Then has been featured in various hymnals and performed by numerous artists, including Mahalia Jackson and Jason Crabb, each bringing their unique interpretation to the song.

Until Then Lyrics

My heart can sing when I pause to remember
A heartache here is but a stepping stone
Along a trail that’s winding always upward,
This troubled world is not my final home.

Refrain
But until then my heart will go on singing,
Until then with joy I’ll carry on
Until the day my eyes behold the city,
Until the day God calls me home.

Verse 2
The things of earth will dim and lose their value
If we recall they’re borrowed for a while;
And things of earth that cause the heart to tremble,
Remembered there will only bring a smile.