The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1699

1699. The Gathering of the Nations

1. From east and west, from north and south
That countless host shall throng,
Unnumbered as the sea’s white sands
Its myriads pass along.

Refrain
Their song shall ring as loud they sing
While gladly marching on,
They tribute bring to Christ the King,
When cares of life are done.

2. With palms of victory shall they come,
While marching proud and grand
As free from toil they near that home
Within the promised land. [Refrain]

3. From tribulations great they come
With robes made white and fair,
By washing in the precious blood
Of Christ their Captain there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: From east and west, from north and south
• Title: The Gathering of the Nations
• Author: Fronia Smith (1890)
• Refrain First Line: Their song shall ring as loud they sing
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Source: Gems and Jewels, by J. H. Fillmore & J. H. Rosecrans (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1890), number 66
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GATHERING
• Composer: James Henry Fillmore, Sr. (1890)
• Meter: CMD
• Incipit: 53321 76534 55671
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain