The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#562

562. 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?

Chorus:
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 margin of the river,
Dashing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy, golden day. [Chorus]

3 Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus]

4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease.
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we gather at the river
• Title: Shall We Gather at the River?
• Author: R L
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 8.7. 8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Eternal Life

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUTIFUL RIVER
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Meter: 8.7. 8.7. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major