Beyond

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.

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

here 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.

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.