Stand By The River

Verse:
The road's been long, I'm a little bit weary, lots of miles behind me, but home's a lot nearer
I've got one more crossing, it's a long way over, wont you stand by the river, wait for me

Chorus:
Oh, wont you stand by the river, Lord, and hold my trembling hand
Save me sweet Jesus from the cold dark sinking sand
This is one trip I can't take alone, I'm kind of anxious to make it home
So, stand by the river, wait for me

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Verse:
Gave the road through the hills and the mountains, in the middle of the dessert, You placed the fountain
Now stand by me Jesus, through the cold deep water, wont you stand by the river wait for me

Chorus:
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Chorus:
Oh, wont you stand by the river, Lord, hold my trembling hand
Save me sweet Jesus from the cold dark sinking sand
This is one trip I can't take alone, I'm kind of anxious to make it home

Tag:
So, stand by the river, stand by the river, stand by the river wait for me
Stand by the river, stand by the river, stand by the river wait for me
Stand by the river, stand by the river, stand by the river wait for me!