Rest over Jordan

’Tis a blessèd hope, and it cheers my soul,
I shall rest by and by over Jordan;
When my work is done and my crown is won,
I shall rest, sweetly rest over Jordan.

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Over Jordan, over Jordan, I shall rest
Sweetly rest by and by;
’Tis a precious hope, ’tis a blessèd hope,
I shall rest, sweetly rest over Jordan.

’Tis a blessèd hope which my Savior gives,
I shall rest by and by over Jordan;
I shall see Him there in His mansion fair,
When I rest, sweetly rest over Jordan.

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With a steadfast faith I will labor on,
I shall rest, sweetly rest over Jordan;
O what joy ’twill be the redeemed to see,
When I rest, sweetly rest, over Jordan.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; this matches her style, use of 'blessèd hope' and 'sweetly rest,' and frequent themes of heaven. The tune was composed by William J. Kirkpatrick, who often collaborated with her. No strong alternate attributions found.