African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#512

512. Shall We Meet Beyond the River

1 Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?
Where in all the bright forever,
Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul?

Refrain:
Shall we meet, shall we meet,
Shall we meet beyond the river?
Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?

2 Shall we meet in yonder city,
Where the towers of crystal shine?
Where the walls are all of jasper,
Built by workmanship divine. [Refrain]

3 Where the music of the ransomed
Rolls its harmony around,
And creation swells the chorus
With its sweet melodious sound. [Refrain]

4 Shall we meet there many a loved one
That was torn from our embrace?
Shall we listen to their voices,
And behold them face to face? [Refrain]

5 Shall we meet with Christ our Savior,
When He comes to claim His own?
Shall we know his blessed favor,
And sit down upon His throne? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we meet beyond the river
• Title: Shall We Meet Beyond the River
• Author: Horace L. Hastings, 1831-1899
• Refrain First Line: shall we meet, shall we meet
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Acts 20:32
• Topic: The Christian Life: Death and Life Eternal; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: SHALL WE MEET
• Composer: Elihu S. Rice
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major