Lyrics
lead 1
Though the clouds may hang over
there will be a brighter day
in that land, they call heaven
God shall wipe all tears away
(repeat by Choir)
lead 2
we shall behold the lamb of God
sitting on the throne
there be no more crying, no more weeping
troubles will be gone
hallelujah there be joy forever more
when we reach that other shore
lead 1
no more sorrow and no more weeping
peace and joy everyday
for besides life's crystal river
God shall wipe all tears away
(repeat by choir)
repeat
lead 2
lead 1
Oh the joy of meeting Jesus
mortal tongues can not portray
for we know when we behold him
God shall wipe all tears away
(repeat by choir)
repeat
lead 2 until end
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Meaning & Inspiration
That Other Shore looks toward heaven as the end of sorrow, tears, and earthly trouble. Its recurring promise that God will wipe every tear gives the song a clear biblical anchor and turns present clouds into hope for a brighter day. Images of the Lamb upon the throne, lasting joy, peace, and the river of life place the lyric within the vision of redeemed life found in Revelation.
The alternating lead and choir lines give the message the character of shared confession: grief will not have the final word. The song does not deny suffering; instead, it sets sorrow beside the promise of meeting Jesus and dwelling where crying and weeping are gone. Revelation 21:4 directly matches its central refrain, while Revelation 22:1 supports the image of the crystal river. By returning repeatedly to the other shore, the lyric sustains a patient, heaven-facing hope grounded in the promise that all things will be made new.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 21:4 God wipes away every tear, and death, mourning, crying, and pain cease.
- Revelation 22:1 John sees the river of the water of life flowing from the throne.