Jesus Will Welcome Me There

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.

Refrain

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.

Refrain

Over the river, how lovely,
There is no sorrow nor night;
There they are walking with Jesus,
Clothed in His garment of light.

Refrain

Over the river they call me,
Watching with glad, beaming eyes;
Over the river I’m coming,
Joyful my spirit replies.

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1893

Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Van Alstyne) is the most likely author; the style, themes, and refrain structure are characteristic of her work. The hymn appears in several late-19th-century collections with her attribution.