270. When shall we meet again

1 When shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever?
When will peace wreathe her chain
Round us forever?
Our hearts will ne'er repose,
Safe from each blast that blows,
In this dark vale of woes,
Never, no, never!

2 When shall love freely flow
Pure as life's river?
When shall sweet friendship glow,
Changeless forever?
Where joys celestial thrill,
There bliss each heart shall fill,
And fears of parting chill
Never, no, never!

3 Then to that world of light
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Blessed forever;
Where kindred spirits dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel
Never, no, never!

4 Soon shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever;
Soon shall peace wreath her chain
Round us forever;
Our hearts will then repose,
Secure from worldly woes;
Our songs of praise shall close
Never, no, never!

Text Information
First Line: When shall we meet again
Author: Alaric A. Watts
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Closing Hymns
Tune Information
Name: UNITY
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: 6s & 5s
Key: E♭ Major



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