The Voice of Praise ‎#938

938. When we pass through yonder river

1 When we pass through yonder river,
When we reach the farther shore,
There's an end of war for ever;
We shall see our foes no more:
All our conflicts then shall cease,
Followed by eternal peace.

2 After warfare, rest is pleasant:
Oh, how sweet the prospect is!
Though we toil and strive at present,
Let us not repine at this:
Toil and pain and conflict past,
All endear repose at last.

3 When we gain the heavenly regions,
When we touch the heavenly shore,--
Blessed thought!--no hostile legions
Can alarm or trouble more:
Far beyond the reach of foes,
We shall dwell in sweet repose.

4 Oh, that hope! how bright, how glorious!
'Tis his people's blessed reward;
In the Saviour's strength victorious,
They at length behold their Lord:
In his kingdom they shall rest,
In his love be fully blest.

Text Information

• First Line: When we pass through yonder river
• Author: Kelly
• Meter: 8s & 7s. P
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Heaven; Termination of the Christian Warfare

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