Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #716 (2012) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 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] Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Beauty; Burdens; Comfort; Communion of Saints; Eternal Life; Gathering; Heaven; Hope; Inner Peace; Journey, Pilgrimage; Music; Mystery of God; Praise; Saints; Salvation; Sickness; Song; Struggle; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Languages: English Tune Title: HANSON PLACE
Shall We Gather at the River