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 brav'd cold Jordan's billows,
And have pass'd thro' death's alarms,
And are safe, forever safe
Within the Saviour's loving arms. [Chorus]

3 Only just across the river,
Where the hills of glory shine,
There the pearly gates stand open
Wide, that leads 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 songs of one accord,
Only just across the river,
Sing the praises of the Lord. [Chorus]