These Things Shall Pass
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1994]
These things shall pass and some great morning
We'll look back and smile at heartaches we have known
So don't forget when shadows gather
The Lord our God is still the King upon his throne.
A rose looks grey at midnight but the flame is just asleep
And the steel is strong because it knew the hammer of white heat
These things shall pass and life be sweeter
When love and faith are strong they cannot long endure.
These things shall pass and some great morning
We'll look back and smile at heartaches we have known
So don't forget that when shadows gather
The Lord our God is still the King upon his throne.
These things shall pass and life be sweeter
When love and faith are strong they cannot long endure.
(A rose looks grey at midnight but the flame is just asleep)
And the steel is strong because it knew the hammer of white heat
These things shall pass and life be sweeter
When love and faith are strong they cannot long endure...
These Things Shall Pass
Hank Snow's 'These Things Shall Pass' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the country ballad, blending traditional yodeling with a deep, resonant vocal delivery. Recorded for the Bear Family label, this track appears on 'The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3,' a compilation that highlights his work from the late 1940s and early 1950s. The song reflects Snow's signature ability to weave personal narrative with broader themes of resilience and faith, characteristic of his era's acoustic country sound. As part of his extensive discography, the recording showcases his technical skill in yodeling while maintaining the emotional gravity that defined his career. It remains a staple in collections of his best works, illustrating his enduring influence on the genre through its timeless lyrical content and melodic structure.