Heaven will surely be worth it all

Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

1. Often I’m hindered on my way,
Burdened so heavy I almost fall; 
Then I hear Jesus sweetly say,
“Heaven will surely be worth it all.”

Refrain:

Heaven will surely be worth it all,
Worth all the sorrows that here befall;
After this life with all its strife,
Heaven will surely be worth it all.

2. Many the trials, toils and tears, 
Many a heartache may here appall;
But the dear Lord so truly says,
“Heaven will surely be worth it all.”
(Refrain)

3. Toiling and pain I will endure,
Till I shall hear the death angel call;
Jesus has promised and I’m sure,
“Heaven will surely be worth it all.”
(Refrain)

The song Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All was written by Winston Oliver Cooper (words) and Minzo Chesley Jones (music). It was copyrighted in 1946 by gospel music publisher Oren A. Parris, in the songbook Charming Refuge. It reminds us that, whatever we go through here, the glory of heaven is worth all of it.

W. Oliver Cooper, as he was often known, was born in Meriwether County, Georgia in 1885, the son of Philip A. Cooper and Rachel Frances “Fannie” Wright. He taught singing schools, and wrote both hymns and music. He wrote the words “Heaven Will Surely Be Worth it All” in 1945. Cooper was taught music in various singing schools and normals. He sang in a radio quartet in Birmingham, Alabama for several years. For many years, he served as president of the Cullman County, Alabama Singing Convention. He was on the faculty at Hartford Musical Institute, and served as musical editor for Hartford Music Company’s song books. According to Hymnary.Org, Cooper also wrote using the pseudonym Oscar J. Schwab.

W. Oliver Cooper married Cammella Williford 1910. He died in 1963 at age 78, and Cammella died in 1979. They are buried at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Crane Hill, Cullman County, Alabama

Minzo Chesley Jones was born in Belle Sumter, Jefferson County, Alabama in 1888, the son of Elbert Pinkney Jones and Sarah Catherine Howton. He was music publisher, composer, and hymnwriter. Minzo married Rosa M. “Rosie” Green in 1907. They had 4 children. Rosie died in 1974 and Minzo died in 1977 at age 88. They are buried at the Valhalla Cemetery in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Listen to an a cappella rendition of Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All HERE.