Gospel Praise Book. ‎#266

266. Shall I Be There?

1 When the harps of gold are ringing,
In the city of our King,
Where the angels praise are bringing,
Shall I join the songs they sing?

Chorus:
Shall I be there?
Shall I be there?
Tell me, ye seraphs bright,
Shall I be there?
Yes, I’ll be there!
Yes, I’ll be there!
Thro’ God’s abounding grace
I shall be there!

2 In Jerusalem the golden,
On the crystal river’s shore,
Will I tell the story olden,
That is new for evermore? [Chorus]

3 Where the garments of salvation
Fold the fair, angelic forms,
That have come from ev’ry nation,
Out of tribulation’s storms! [Chorus]

4 Where are crowns of matchless splendor,
That will grace the victor’s brow,
Where they joyful homage render,
And with rev’rent love they bow. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When the harps of gold are ringing
• Title: Shall I Be There?
• Author: Marian Froelich
• Refrain First Line: Shall I be there
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Heaven
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the harps of gold are ringing]
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Notes: Now Public Domain.