With One Voice ‎#690

690. 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 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, b. 1826-1899
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 47:1-12
  ;
  Joel 3:18
  ;
  John 7:37-38
  ;
  Revelation 7:13-17
  ;
  Revelation 22:1-5
• Topic: All Saints Day; Christian Hope; Heaven, Eternal Life; Lesser Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: HANSON PLACE
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 and refrain
• Key: D Major