The Evergreen Plain

Shall we meet beyond the river, In that land where angels dwell

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [Shall we meet beyond the river] (Davis)
Published in 2 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Shall we meet beyond the river,
In the land where angels dwell,
There to reign with Christ forever,
And His love and mercy tell?

Chorus:
Shall we meet, shall we meet,
Meet our friends on the evergreen plain?
We shall meet, we shall meet,
Meet and never part again.

2 Shall we meet where flow’rs are blooming,
Ever fadeless, ever fair?
Where the light of heav’n illuming
Lives of those who enter there? [Chorus]

3 Shall we meet our loved companions
On that fairer, brighter shore?
When this life’s great work is ended,
Shall we meet to part no more? [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #263

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: Shall we meet beyond the river, In that land where angels dwell
Title: The Evergreen Plain
Author: Frank M. Davis
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Shall we meet, shall we meet
Copyright: Public Domain

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