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]