1 When we reach the golden city, When we pass the pearly gate, Where our friends who went before us For our coming watch and wait.
Chorus: We will walk in the streets of the City, With our loved ones gone before; We will sit on the banks of the river, We will meet to part no more.
2 Here our happy hearts already Taste by faith the bliss of heaven, To our hungry souls the manna From above is freely given. [Chorus]
3 Then we'll gladly wait a little, Gladly still our burdens bear; Soon we'll hear our Savior's "Welcome;" Soon a crown of glory wear. [Chorus] Source: Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #114