One River to Cross

 "One River to Cross"

When one's life-journey nearly comes to an end,
There is yet one obstacle we must still transcend,
That final river, the Jordan itself,
We must pass through it, but not by ourself.

Whether shallow or deep, whether stormy or smooth,
There is balm from above, certain to soothe,
Whether in peace or affliction, whether in comfort or pain,

Be assured of the promise, our death will be gain!

Holy angels attend, and assist in the trip,
E'en though it's a trek that we might wish to skip,
The Lord, He is with us!  His presence is near,
He'll be with His chosen one, beloved and dear.

In the Celestial City, we're sure to arrive,
Certainly not dead, but very much alive,
For to die is to live, Christ said it was so,
There's no fear in death, when it's your turn to go!

Our eyes shall behold Him, yes, e'en face to face,
One could not imagine more mighty a grace,
To look upon God, to see Him so near,
Is surely a sight to relieve every fear.

No more sin, no more sorrow, and the end of all tears,
Unto the ages of the ages, for infinite years,
To live on in glory, to reign with Him above,
Is a promise He made from His most perfect love.

To be with Christ, in promised paradise,
Is more certain than all, for He paid the price,
He atoned for our sins, by His death on the cross,
So that His people would not suffer perpetual loss.

Instead of destruction in the endless abyss,
The elect from all nations will live on in bliss,
With Jesus, forever, His elect will abide,
As His beautiful, adorned, and most holy bride.