Author: John W. Peterson Hymnal: Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #462 (1979) First Line: O the blessed contemplation Lyrics: 1 O the blessed contemplation,
When with trouble here I sigh:
I’ve a home beyond the river,
That I’ll enter by and by.
Refrain:
I’ve a home beyond the river,
I’ve a mansion bright and fair;
I’ve a home beyond the river—
I will dwell with the Jesus there.
2 Just a little more to labor,
Tell the story, watch and pray;
Just a few more earthly sorrows,
Then to heav’n we’ll fly away. [Refrain]
3 O how sweet ‘twill be to meet them—
All the ransomed host above;
Sweeter still to see the Savior,
Praise Him for redeeming love. [Refrain]
4 Tho the hills are rough and stony
And the valleys dark and cold,
I must walk the path before me—
It will some day turn to gold. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Destiny Tune Title: [O the blessed contemplation]
I've a Home Beyond the River