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786. Shall We Gather at the River

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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 ev'ry 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
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 87 87 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Topic: Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Journey; Kingdom/Reign of God; Saints

Tune Information

• Name: HANSON PLACE
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Meter: 87 87 with refrain
• Key: D Major