The Helper in Sacred Song ‎#89

89. Home Over the River

1 All our conflicts will here soon be ended,
As pilgrims no longer we’ll roam.
In triumph we’ll pass the dark river,
And join with our loved ones at home.

Refrain:
Our friends there will meet us at the river;
They will greet us with a welcome on the shore.
With the angels we will view the golden city,
And with saints we will dwell evermore.

2 In that home we shall never hear sighing;
For sin never tainted the air;
Nor feel the dread anguish of dying;
For all are immortal when there. [Refrain]

3 We shall dwell in the light of the glory
Of Him who once died to redeem;
There oft we’ll repeat the old story;
And drink of the life-giving stream. [Refrain]

4 We shall roam the blest fields near the river;
And gaze on the glories displayed;
Sing praise to the bountiful Giver;
And feast ‘neath the Tree of Life’s shade. [Refrain]

5 When we’re safe in that beautiful city,
With friends and the loved ones of yore,
The scenes of earth’s sorrow and pity
Will there be remembered no more. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: All our conflicts will here soon be ended
• Title: Home Over the River
• Author: A. S. Doughty
• Refrain First Line: Our friends there will meet us at the river
• Publication Date: 1889

Tune Information

• Name: [All our conflicts will here soon be ended]
• Composer: Geo. C. Hugg