1 I have a home beyond the silent river,
Where loved ones wait to welcome me some day;
I have a guide to lead me safely over,
When I have reached the ending of earth’s way.

Refrain:
I have a home, a home beyond the river,
I have a resting place all love and peace;
I have a home, a home beyond the river,
Blest home beyond, where toil and tears shall cease.

2 I have a friend who e’er awaits my coming,
He stands with arms outstretched to fold me in;
And spite my woes and weariness of coming,
He’ll greet me with the love that bore my sin. [Refrain]

3 With home and friend beyond the silent river,
How fair will be the day that knows no night!
How sweet will be the songs I sing for ever,
Eternally in God’s all gracious sight. [Refrain]