The Gospel Awakening ‎#141

141. Over the River

1. Over the river, the river of time,
Lies the bright land of a verdure sublime;
Valleys of beauty in splendor do shine,
Beautiful, beautiful home!

Chorus:
Over the river,
Over the river,
Over the river,
The fields are all green.

2. Over the river time never grows old;
There are enjoyments and pleasures untold;
There is a city with streets of pure gold;
Beautiful, beautiful home! [Chorus]

3. Over the river our sorrows will cease,
Hush'd by the songs of a heavenly peace;
When we get there what a happy release!
Beautiful, beautiful home! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Over the river, the river of time
• Title: Over the River
• Refrain First Line: Over the river
• Publication Date: 1888
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Over the river, the river of time]
• Composer: Chas. Edw. Pollock
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.