I have a home be­yond the si­lent ri­ver,
Where loved ones wait to wel­come me some day;
I have a guide to lead me safe­ly ov­er,
When I have reached the end­ing of earth’s way.

Refrain

I have a home, a home be­yond the ri­ver,
I have a rest­ing place all love and peace;
I have a home, a home be­yond the river,
Blest home be­yond, here toil and tears shall cease.

I have a friend who e’er awaits my com­ing,
He stands with arms out­stretched to fold me in;
And spite my woes and wea­ri­ness of com­ing,
He’ll greet me with the love that bore my sin.

Refrain

With home and friend be­yond the si­lent ri­ver,
How fair will be the day that knows no night!
How sweet will be the songs I sing for ev­er,
Eternally in God’s all gra­cious sight.

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