The Jewel ‎#54

54. Over on the Other Side

1 Only just across the river,
Over on the other side,
Where the angels are in waiting,
And the pure in heart abide;
Where there is no pain or sorrow
To intrude on heavenly rest,
Only just across the river,
Stand the mansions of the blest.

Chorus:
Only just across the river,
Where the saints are passing over,
Only just across the river,
Over on the other side.

2 Only just across the river,
Are the friends we love below,
Clad and pure and spotless garments,
That are whiter than the snow;
They have braved cold Jordan's billows,
And have pass'd thro' death's alarms
And are free from every sorrow,
In the Saviour's loving arms. [Chorus]

3 Only just across the river,
Where the hills of glory shine,
There the pearly gates unfolding,
Lead the soul to joy divine.
There the tree of life is blooming,
And the living waters glide.
Only just across the river,
Over on the other side. [Chorus]

4 Only just across the river,
Are the robes of spotless white;
Only just across the river
Are the crowns of glory bright,
And the saints and angels joining
In the song with one accord,
Only just across the river,
Sing the praises of the Lord. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Only just across the river
• Title: Over on the Other Side
• Author: Mrs. M. A. Kidder
• Refrain First Line: Only just across the river
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Only just across the river ]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: B♭ Major