The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8636

8636. Waiting By The River

1 I am waiting by the river
For the message to come o’er,
To the land of bliss eternal
Over on the other shore;
There I’ll sing the praise of Jesus,
And God’s holy name adore,
With the saints and holy angels
Round the throne forevermore.

Refrain:
Yes, I’m waiting by the river,
I am waiting to cross o’er
To that land of bliss eternal
Where I’ll sing the praise
Of Jesus evermore.

2 I am waiting by the river
And I hear the splashing oar
Of the boatman who is coming
To conduct me to that shore;
Where they never know a sorrow,
Neither sickness, pain or woe,
But with Christ, the blessèd Savior,
I shall live forevermore. [Refrain]

3 I am waiting by the river
And I’m longing now to go
To that land where earthly sorrows
I will never, never know;
There I hope to share God’s glory,
With the saved upon that shore,
Who surround the throne of mercy,
And the Savior there adore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am waiting by the river
• Title: Waiting By The River
• Author: John F. Mayfield (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I’m waiting by the river
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I am waiting by the river]
• Composer: John F. Mayfield (1911)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain