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[I am waiting by the river]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John F. Mayfield Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 51333 33211 22161 Used With Text: Waiting By The River

Author: John F. Mayfield Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I am waiting by the river Refrain First Line: Yes, I’m waiting by the river Lyrics: 1 I am waiting by the river For the message to come o’er, To the land of bliss eternal Over on the other shore; There I’ll sing the praise of Jesus, And God’s holy name adore, With the saints and holy angels Round the throne forevermore. Refrain: Yes, I’m waiting by the river, I am waiting to cross o’er To that land of bliss eternal Where I’ll sing the praise Of Jesus evermore. 2 I am waiting by the river And I hear the splashing oar Of the boatman who is coming To conduct me to that shore; Where they never know a sorrow, Neither sickness, pain or woe, But with Christ, the blessèd Savior, I shall live forevermore. [Refrain] 3 I am waiting by the river And I’m longing now to go To that land where earthly sorrows I will never, never know; There I hope to share God’s glory, With the saved upon that shore, Who surround the throne of mercy, And the Savior there adore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I am waiting by the river]

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Waiting By The River

Author: John F. Mayfield Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #8636 First Line: I am waiting by the river Refrain First Line: Yes, I’m waiting by the river Lyrics: 1 I am waiting by the river For the message to come o’er, To the land of bliss eternal Over on the other shore; There I’ll sing the praise of Jesus, And God’s holy name adore, With the saints and holy angels Round the throne forevermore. Refrain: Yes, I’m waiting by the river, I am waiting to cross o’er To that land of bliss eternal Where I’ll sing the praise Of Jesus evermore. 2 I am waiting by the river And I hear the splashing oar Of the boatman who is coming To conduct me to that shore; Where they never know a sorrow, Neither sickness, pain or woe, But with Christ, the blessèd Savior, I shall live forevermore. [Refrain] 3 I am waiting by the river And I’m longing now to go To that land where earthly sorrows I will never, never know; There I hope to share God’s glory, With the saved upon that shore, Who surround the throne of mercy, And the Savior there adore. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting by the river]

Waiting By the River

Author: J. F. M. Hymnal: New Songs of Victory #35 (1911) First Line: I am waiting by the river for the message to come o'er Refrain First Line: Yes, I'm waiting by the river Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting by the river for the message to come o'er]

Waiting By the River

Author: J. F. M. Hymnal: Song Crown #115 (1912) First Line: I am waiting by the river for the message to come o'er Refrain First Line: Yes, I'm waiting by the river Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting by the river for the message to come o'er]