As I look upon the river,

Though it seems both deep and wide,

I will hope in Thee forever,

As I cross the river’s tide.

Night and day I will be singing—

Singing as I travel on,

Soon across that river Jordan,

“It is better farther on.”

When Lord Jesus, He did save me,

Light divine within me shone,

And I know since that glad moment,

“It is better farther on.”

Jesus plunged me in the fountain,

Flowing free for all the saved;

I am His and Hope is singing,

“It is better farther on.”

May I worship Thee forever,

Ever more my song I raise.

Christ will surely fail me never,

Lift my voice in endless praise.

Now I wait and watch with patience,

In God’s Word I find my peace.

He will guide me through the Judgment,

Til all sin and strife shall cease.

Rest, my soul, in Hope forever,

All my doubts and fears are gone;

Jesus is my Savior, Keeper—

“It is better farther on.”

Far theron, but how much farther?

Count the milestones one by one;

No, no counting, only trusting—

“It is better farther on.”

Ending:

Farther on, still go farther,

Count the milestones one by one.

Jesus is my Savior, Keeper-

“It is better farther on.”

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