The road's been long, i'm a little bit weary
Lot of miles behind me, but home's a lot nearer
I've got one more crossin', it's a long way over
Won't ya stand by the river and wait for me
Stand by the river, Lord and hold my tremblin' hand
Cradle me, sweet Jesus, from the cold dark sinking sand
This is one trip i can't take alone
I'm kinda anxious to get on home
So stand by the river and wait for me
You paved a road through the hills and the mountains
In the middle of the desert you placed a fountain
Now stand by me Jesus, through the cold, deep waters
Won't you stand by the river and wait for me
Won't ya stand by the river lord & hold my tremblin' hand
Cradle me, sweet Jesus, from the cold dark sinking sand
This is one trip i can't take alone
I'm kinda anxious to get on home
So stand by the river and wait for me