the darkest hour is just before the dawn /ðə ˈdɑː(ɹ)kɪst ˈaʊ̯əɹ ɪz ˈd͡ʒʌst bɪˈfɔː(ɹ)ðə ˈdɔːn/ saying1 •The worst situation comes before a good one.While I'm far away from you my baby / Whisper a little prayer for me my baby / Because it's hard for me my baby / And the darkest hour is just before dawn — 1967