There is a River Deep and Wide

Note: This was written following the funeral of a good friend
who passed away following a very long battle with cancer.

There is a river deep and wide
I am bound to find a way to the other side.
I have labored here long and hard,
And now I long just to see my Lord.

There is a time for everything in life we are told,
Work, and play and friends and all I've had.
But,all I have done is work to the bone,
Now I just want to go on home.

There is a river deep and wide
I am bound to find a way to the other side.
I have labored here long and hard
And now I long just to see my Lord.

Many a friend, foe and kin have all left this land
And now have taken their stand
On the banks of that river deep and wide.
Now I am left to stand alone
looking for a way to the other side.

There is a river deep and wide
I am bound to find a way to the other side.
I have labored here long and hard
And now I long just to see my Lord.

There is a glorious day coming
When I cross that river deep and wide
To take my stand on the other side.
For I have labored here long and hard
And then I will be with my beloved Lord.