598. When shall we meet again?

1 When shall we meet again?--
Meet ne'er to sever?
When will peace wreathe her chain
Round us forever?
Our hearts will ne'er repose
Safe from each blast that blows,
In this dark vale of woes—
Never--no, never!

2 When shall love freely flow,
Pure as life's river?
When shall sweet friendship glow
Changeless forever?
Where joys celestial thrill,
Where bliss each heart shall fill,
And fears of parting chill,
Never--no, never!

3 Up to that world of light,
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Happy forever:
Where kindred spirits dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel,
Never--no, never!

4 Soon shall we meet again--
Meet ne'er to sever;
Soon will peace wreathe her chain
Round us forever;
Our hearts will then repose
Secure from worldly woes;
Our songs of praise shall close
Never--no, never!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: When shall we meet again?
Author: Samuel F. Smith (1832)
Author: Alaric A. Watts (1822)
Meter: 6s, 5s, 6s, 5
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Heaven: Anticipated; Immortality
Tune Information
Name: UNITY
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: 6s, 5s, 6s, 5



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