African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#486

486. 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 margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy, golden day. [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 gather at the 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
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:14
  ;
  Romans 8:16
  ;
  Jude 1:14
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Death; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUTIFUL RIVER
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: D Major