Over the river
they call me,
Friends that
are dear to my
heart;
Soon shall I
meet them in
glory,
Never, no
never to part.
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Over the river
to Eden,
Home to their
dwelling so
fair;
Angels will
carry me
safely.
Jesus will
welcome me
there.
Over the
river they
call me,
Hark, ’tis
their voices I
hear,
Borne on the
wings of the
twilight,
Murmuring
softly and
clear.
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Over the
river, how
lovely,
There is no
sorrow nor
night;
There they are
walking with
Jesus,
Clothed in His
garment of
light.
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Over the
river they
call me,
Watching with
glad, beaming
eyes;
Over the river
I’m coming,
Joyful my
spirit
replies.
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