The New Church Hymnal ‎#499

499. 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?

Refrain:
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 bosom of the river,
Where the Savior King we own,
We shall meet and sorrow never,
'Neath the glory of the throne. [Refrain]

3 Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain]

4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we gather at the river
• Title: Shall We Gather at the River?
• Author: R. L.
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Eternal Life; Funeral Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: [Shall we gather at the river]
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Key: E♭ Major