Only One Crossing Over

1 Only one crossing over,
Waters all dark and wide;
Storm on the fearful billow,
Peace on the other side;
Only one scene of anguish,
Sorrow in sad words told,
Then the sweet sound of singing,
Softened by harps of gold.

2 Only one crossing over,
Far from the cares of earth;
Mansions of rest are open,
There is life's newest birth;
When the fond eyes are closing,
Speak of the sweet repose,
Far from the land of mourning,
Heaven shall soon disclose.

3 Only one crossing over,
Sadness and shroud and bier,
Filling one hour of parting,
Then we shall enter there;
Only one night of trial
Borne on the swelling tide,
Then in our Savior's presence,
We ever shall abide.

Source: Joyful Songs: a choice collection of new Sunday School music #101