Bury me by the river,
Though I hope to be heaven-bound.
If there are rivers in heaven,
They’ll be peaceful, and broad, and sound.
The water brings deep refreshment,
Its lapping, a spirit of calm.
When the saints go down to the river,
There will be a glorious song.
Oh, bury me by the river,
And I’ll think of you in my new home,
And pray for your peace and protection,
As through life’s trials you roam.
Holy Spirit, carry me –
I cannot walk alone.
Son of God, deliver me
Unto my heav’nly home.
Father God, create in me
Love that for sin atones.
Saints in heaven, pray for me
For graces needed here.
Saints on earth, please do the same
Else I will fall, I fear.
Holy ones, in heav’n, on earth –
Help me love Jesus dear.
The road is long, the way so hard,
With sin and strife replete.
Yet, Jesus does a work in me,
A work He will complete.
I cannot live in frozen fear
And yet, I often do
Fear of what you think of me
And what I think of you
I need the Savior’s loving grace
His wisdom, bright and true
His love for sinners and for saints
His love for me and you
That He would give my being
A voice to speak His love
His wisdom, truth, and mercy free
His view from heaven above
Imperfect people,
Conflicts abound,
Striving for light –
In Christ, heaven bound.
Difference of viewpoint,
Don’t always agree,
But somewhere in heaven,
We’ll all be free.
And I’m
Surrounded by saints.
In God’s eyes, so great –
I’m surrounded by saints.
They don’t shout the good things
That they have done,
Humbly continuing
God’s work, ‘til it’s done.
And I’m
Surrounded by saints.
In God’s eyes, so great –
I’m surrounded by saints.
Yes, I get angry,
I get in a funk –
Don’t like what they’re saying
‘Cause I’m selfishly stuck.
But I’m
Surrounded by saints.
In God’s eyes, so great –
I’m surrounded by saints.
So, Lord, make me humble,
Please melt my hard heart.
And teach me to trust You
To do my own part.
‘Cause I’m
Surrounded by saints
Made whole by Your grace –
I’m surrounded by saints.
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