Jesus Will Carry Me Over the River

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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

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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

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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 >

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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