The Voice of Praise ‎#1048

1048. Shall we gather at the river

1 Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide for ever
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 walk 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 shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we gather at the river
• Author: Anon.
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Spiritual Songs; The Beautiful River
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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