Jesus Will Carry Me Over the River

I know at the river of death

Author: A. F. Myers
Tune: [I know, at the river of death]
Published in 6 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I know, at the river of death,
My Savior will be at my side,
His presence so near
Will banish all fear,
And He will the waters divine.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus will carry me over the river,
Yes, Jesus will carry me o’er;
He’ll carry me o’er to the glorified shore,
Yes Jesus will carry me o’er.

2 I fear not to enter the flood,
Tho’ wildly its billows may roll,
With Jesus my guide,
No ill can betide,
For He will the tempest control. [Refrain]

3 I know when the river I cross
That Jesus will carry me o’er;
Upheld by His arm,
I’ll suffer no harm,
But safely I’ll reach the blest shore. [Refrain]

4 Oh, when to cross over the tide,
To me the glad summons shall come,
With Christ as my light,
The way will be bright,
And angels will welcome me home. [Refrain]

Source: Honey Out of the Rock: a compilation of sacred songs and hymns for use in gospel meetings and other religious services #27

Author: A. F. Myers

Augustus (Gus) Franklin Myers USA 1850-1902. Born at Ashland, OH, he was a music composer and publisher. He may have taught music, as his title of ‘Professor’, is noted by one source. His song books include: “The life line”, “The search light” (1894), “The seed sower” (1897). He wrote many lyrics and tunes. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I know at the river of death
Title: Jesus Will Carry Me Over the River
Author: A. F. Myers
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus will carry me over the river
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

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Gospel Herald in Song #165

Gospel Voices No.2 #d52

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Honey Out of the Rock #27

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Kindly Light #14

Sweet Harmonies (A New Song Book) #d61

The Search Light #29

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