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Text:Shall We Gather at the River
Author:Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Tune:HANSON PLACE
Composer:Robert Lowry

756. 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 margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day. [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: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
Meter: 87 87 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HANSON PLACE
Composer: Robert Lowry
Meter: 87 87 with refrain
Key: D Major



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