The New Christian Hymnal ‎#409

409. Shall We Gather At the River?

1. Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
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 ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus]

4. 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
• Title: Shall We Gather At the River?
• Author: Robert Lowry (1864)
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Salvation: The Future Life
• Copyright: Copyright property of Mary Runyon Lowry
• Notes: Now Public Domain; The river referred to is the river of water of life in the New Jerusalem- Rev. 22:1

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUTIFUL RIVER
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1864)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with Chorus
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright property of Mary Runyon Lowry
• Notes: Now Public Domain