AT THE GRAVESIDE

CHORUSES:

Meet me by the river, some day

“THERE IS A LAND THAT IS FAIRER THAN DAY”

(Sanford Fillmore Bennett)

There is a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling-place there.

Refrain:

In the sweet by and by, We shall meet at the beautiful shore, In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on the beautiful shore.

We shall sing on that beautiful shore, The melodious songs of the blest, And our spirit shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. (Refrain)

To our bountiful Father above, We shall offer our tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessing that hallow our days. (Refrain)

Meet me by the river, not far away

Oh when my Lord shall call me home

Happy, happy, home beyond the skies

Meet me by the river, some day

Some sweet day, I’m going away

I’m gonna leave this world

No more to roam Some sweet day, when life is over Some sweet day, I’m going away.

My home is in heaven

Just waiting for me

And when I reach there, how happy I’ll be

My home is in heaven, no rent to pay Jesus paid, paid it all for me.

I know where I am going, I know I know where I am going, I know Joy bells are ringing, happy children are singing

I know where I am going, I know

You better get right with God, Come and do it now

Under the cross of Jesus, I lay my burdens down

You better get right with God

Come and do it now

Get right, Get right, Get right with God

FINAL CHORUS:

Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest

Lay down your head upon the Saviour’s breast We love you, but Jesus loves you best Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye!