797. Shall we gather at the river

1 Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?

Refrain:
Yes, we’ll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river,
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.

2 On the bosom of the river,
where the Saviour King we own,
we shall meet, and sorrow never
'neath the glory of the throne. [Refrain]

3 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain]

4 Soon we’ll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Shall we gather at the river
Title: Shall we gather at the river
Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain 8 10 9 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture:
Topic: Heaven; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims (3 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: HANSON PLACE
Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain 8 10 9 7
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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