Many rivers to cross

In this life of sadness
In this life of loss...
So many terrible delays
So many rivers to cross
Too deep to ford one river
Too rough to swim across
Are you swept away by sadness?
Does life leave you high and dry?
Do you suffer for your terrors?
Do storm waters rise too high?
How many more rivers will you find
Before you finally make your way?
Into God's blessed wonderland?
How many more rivers will you cross?
Before you see the bright heavens?
Too many rivers to cross
Too many pains to bear
But remember that your blessed saviour
Has a loving, sympathetic ear...