Over the River I'm Going

Verse 1

Just over the river I’m going, The angels are watching for me; In the bright, starry portals of heaven, The faces of loved ones I’ll see.

Chorus

Just over the river, I’ll fear not its roar; There’s light on the water, For Jesus has crossed it before.

Verse 2

No more in this desert I’ll wander, Or tread life’s dim pathway alone; I shall rest where earth’s weary ones gather, And Jesus embraces His own.

Verse 3

I’ll clasp the dear hand of my Savior, He’ll guide me safe over its foam; And I’ll fear not the swelling of Jordan, For bright shines my heavenly home.

Verse 4

I’ll strike the pure notes of the blessed, And crown my Immanuel King; In His presence, forever and ever, His glory and honor I’ll sing.

Verse 5

The Lamb, ‘mid His chose, His treasure, In pastures where love never dies; He will lead them to fountains of pleasure, And wipe all the tears from their eyes.