Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E104

E104. 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 silver river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver,
With that melody of peace. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall we gather at the river
• Title: Shall We Gather at the River?
• Author: Robert Lowry
• Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Heaven
• Copyright: Copyright property of The Biglow & Main Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SHALL WE GATHER
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, With Chorus
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright property of The Biglow & Main Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain