Calvary Songs ‎#148

148. Just Across the River

1 Just across the river,
On the golden shore,
Where the crystal sunlight
Beams for ever more.
'Mid the heav'nly bowers,
'Mid the fadeless bloom,
Dwell the happy children,
In their blissful home.

Refrain:
Would you cross the river,
To the golden shore,
Give your heart to Jesus,
He will guide you o'er.

2 Hark! the sound of voices,
'Tis the echo sweet,
Of the children singing
At the Saviour's feet;
'Tis the glorious anthem,—
Rising ever more,
Of the love that brought them
To that golden shore.

3 Jesus loves the children,
Who his praises sing;
Though they wear the earth-robe,
He is still their King:
He will gently guide them,
Till the night is o'er;
Then they'll join the chorus
On the golden shore.

Text Information

• First Line: Just across the river
• Title: Just Across the River
• Author: Mrs. S. B. Herrick
• Refrain First Line: Would you cross the river
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [Just across the river]
• Composer: Karl Reden