Dark o'er our way,
There shines the light of joy eternal
Bright in the realms of day.
There shall sorrow, pain, and parting,
Grieve our hearts no more ;
Soon, soon we'll meet beyond the river.
Safe on the Home-land shore.
2 Far, far beyond the rolling billows
Faith spreads her wings ;
Love tells us of the golden City,
Hope of its glory sings.
3 Far, far beyond the vale and shadow
Loved ones have passed ;
We'll meet them in the many mansions,
All gathered home at last.
4 O blessed morn of joy unbounded !
O glorious day !
There every tear of grief and anguish
Jesus shall wipe away.