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, where 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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