Church Book ‎#576

576. When we pass through yonder river

1 When we pass through yonder river,
When we reach the farther shore,
There's an end of war for ever;
We shall see our foes no more:
All our conflicts then shall cease,
Followed by eternal peace.

2 O that hope, how bright, how glorious!
'Tis His people's blest reward;
In the Saviour's strength victorious,
They at length behold their Lord:
In His kingdom they shall rest,
In His love be fully blest.

Text Information

• First Line: When we pass through yonder river
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1809)
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Death and Eternity: Heaven; Ascension Day; Twenty Sixth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #525

Tune Information

• Name: WER SIND DIE VOR GOTTES TRONE
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: C. Rheinthaler