348. 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?

Chorus:
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 talk and worship ever,
All the happy, golden day. [Chorus]

3 Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus]

4 At the smiling of the river,
Mirror of the Saviour’s face,
Saints whom death will never sever,
Lift their songs of saving grace. [Chorus]

5 Soon we’ll reach the silver river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver,
With the melody of peace. [Chorus]

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Shall we gather at the river
Title: Shall we Gather at the River?
Author: Rev. Robert Lowry (1864)
Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Chorus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Eternity
Tune Information
Name: SHALL WE GATHER
Composer: Rev. Robert Lowry (1864)
Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Chorus



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