Shall You, Shall I Be There?

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We read of a land bright and vernal

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [We read of a land bright and vernal]
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1 We read of a land bright and vernal,
A land divinely fair,
Eternally fixed in the heavens,
Shall you, shall I be there?

Refrain:
When Jesus shall gather His children home
Around His throne so fair
In glory to reign with Him evermore,
Shall you, shall I be there?

2 We sing of the valley of Eden,
Its freedom from all care,
Its life-giving streams ever flowing,
Shall you, shall I be there? [Refrain]

3 We’re told of the beautiful Mansions
That Jesus will prepare,
For all that will love and obey Him,
Shall you, shall I be there? [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.5 #109

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Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	We read of a land bright and vernal
Title:	Shall You, Shall I Be There?
Author:	Frank M. Davis
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	When Jesus shall gather his children home
Copyright:	Public Domain