The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools ‎#81

81. The bright forever

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,

Chorus:
Far beyond this world of sorrow,
On fair Canaan's peaceful shore,
We shall meet, and with our Saviour
Dwell in love forever more.
We shall meet, and with our Saviour
Dwell in love forever more.

2 Shall we meet in that blest harbor,
When our stormy voyage is o'er;
Shall we meet and cast the anchor
By the fair celestial shore? [Chorus]

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

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

5 Shall we meet with Christ our Saviour,
When he comes to claim his own;
Shall we know his blessed favor,
And behold him on his throne? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we meet beyond the river
• Title: The bright forever
• Refrain First Line: Far beyond this world of sorrow
• Publication Date: 1870

Tune Information

• Name: [Shall we meet beyond the river]
• Composer: E. Roberts
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: From "The Tonart," by per.