The Little Seraph ‎#159

159. Over the river

1 Over the river! oh, what is there?
Over the river, the river?
Hearts ever happy and souls ever fair--
Basking in glory for ever.

Chorus:
Over the river--the river wide,
Over the beautiful river,
Angels and blessed immortals abide,
Sinless and happy for ever.

2 Over the river! oh, who is there--
Over the river, the river?
Friends who have gone from our earth-life, to share
Life from the Bountiful Giver. [Chorus]

3 Over the river! oh, wonderful land,
Over the river, the river!
Happy and holy each radiant band,
May we be with them forever. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Over the river! oh, what is there?
• Title: Over the river
• Refrain First Line: Over the river--the river wide
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [Over the river! oh, what is there?]
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Key: A♭ Major