You stand in the desert of sin and despair; You don't know the Savior, His love or His care. But He stands at the river, and holds out His hand; Cross over the river to Canaan's fair land. Chorus O, won't you cross over to Canaan's fair land; The Savior is waiting, and He understands. He'll save you and keep you, so reach out your hand; Cross over the river to Canaan's fair land. O, come to the Savior, He's waiting for you; You stand in the darkness of fear and of gloom. Cross over the river, step into the light; O, come to the Savior, He'll conquer your night. Chorus O, won't you cross over to Canaan's fair land; The Savior is waiting, and He understands. He'll save you and keep you, so reach out your hand; Cross over the river to Canaan's fair land.