Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School ‎#62

62. The Beautiful River

1 The beautiful river, the life-giving river,
Will flow on eternal when worlds cease to move;
Its murmurings echo the praise of the Giver,
Who sends it to flow from the fountain of love.

Refrain:
O beautiful river,
In silvery bed!
Beside thy pure waters
The ransomed are led.

2 The gladdening plains and the valleys are telling
Of glory surrounding the evergreen shore;
Of wonderful music, in richness excelling,
Breathed back by the saints that have safely crossed o’er. [Refrain]

3 Oh, taste of this beautiful river now flowing
From out of the soul-saving fountain for thee!
Its name is salvation, on sinners bestowing
An undeserved pardon, eternal and free. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The beautiful river, the life-giving river
• Title: The Beautiful River
• Author: J. H. K.
• Refrain First Line: O beautiful river, thy waters will ever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1891
• Topic: River of Life; Time and Eternity

Tune Information

• Name: [The beautiful river, the life-giving river]
• Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe