The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12747

12747. 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, beautiful home.

Refrain:
Over the river, the beautiful river,
Over the river, the fields are all green;
Over the river, the beautiful river,
Over the river, the fields are all green.

2 Over the river, the pilgrims retreat,
Gorgeous in splendor, in beauty complete;
Angels are singing in harmony sweet,
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful home/ [Refrain]

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

4 Over the river, the mansions are there;
Oh how inviting! our loved ones are there;
Soon in those mansions their story we’ll share,
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful home. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Over the river, the river of time
• Title: Over The River
• Author: Isaiah Baltzell
• Refrain First Line: Over the river, the beautiful river
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.11.10.11.10
• Language: English
• Source: Pure Diamonds, by James R. Murray (Cleveland: S. Brainard's & Sons, 1872)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VAUD
• Composer: Charles Clinton Case
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.11.10.11.10
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain