Over the river they call me,
Friends that are dear to my heart;
Soon shall I meet them in glo­ry,
Never, no ne­ver to part.

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Over the river to Eden,
Home to their dwelling so fair,
Angels will carry me safely.
Jesus will welcome me there.

Over the river they call me,
Hark, ’tis their voices I hear,
Borne on the wings of the twilight,
Murmuring softly and clear.

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Over the river, how lovely,
There is no sorrow nor night;
There they are walking with Je­sus,
Clothed in His garment of light.

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Over the river they call me,
Watching with glad, beaming eyes;
Over the river I’m coming,
Joyful my spirit replies.

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