Hymnal: Linden Harp #158 (1855) Lyrics: 1 When shall we meet again?
Meet ne'er to sever?
When will peace wreath her chain
Bound us forever?
Chorus:
Our hearts will ne'er repose,
Safe from each blast that blows,
In this dark vale of woe,
Never, no, never; no, no, never.
2 When shall love freely flow,
Pure as life's river?
When shall sweet friendship glow,
Changeless forever?
Chorus:
Where joys celestial thrill,
Where bliss each heart shall fill,
And fears of parting chill,
Never, no, never; no, no, never.
3 Up to that world of light,
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Happy forever;
Chorus:
Where kindred spirits dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel,
Never, no, never; no, no, never.
4 Soon shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever;
Soon will peace wreath her chain
Round us forever.
Our hearts will then repose
Safe from all worldly woes,
Our days of praise shall close,
Never, no, never.
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When shall we meet again?