After the mist and sha­dow,
After the drea­ry night,
After the sleep­less watch­ing,
Cometh the morn­ing light;
Beautiful, soft and ten­der,
Leading the soul along,
Over the si­lent ri­ver,
Into the land of song.

After the thor­ny path­way,
After the storms we meet,
After the heart’s deep long­ing,
Joy and com­mun­ion sweet;
After the wea­ry con­flict,
Rest in the Sav­ior’s love,
Over the si­lent ri­ver,
Safe in the home above.

After the cares and tri­als,
After the toils and tears,
After the time of sow­ing,
Reaping thro’ end­less years;
After the pil­grim jour­ney,
Rapture that ne’er shall cease,
Over the si­lent ri­ver,
Rest in the land of peace.