
Author: Horace L. Hastings, 1831-1899 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #512 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: shall we meet, shall we meet Lyrics: 1 Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?
Where in all the bright forever,
Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul?
Refrain:
Shall we meet, shall we meet,
Shall we meet beyond the river?
Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?
2 Shall we meet in yonder city,
Where the towers of crystal shine?
Where the walls are all of jasper,
Built by workmanship divine. [Refrain]
3 Where the music of the ransomed
Rolls its harmony around,
And creation swells the chorus
With its sweet melodious sound. [Refrain]
4 Shall we meet there many a loved one
That was torn from our embrace?
Shall we listen to their voices,
And behold them face to face? [Refrain]
5 Shall we meet with Christ our Savior,
When He comes to claim His own?
Shall we know his blessed favor,
And sit down upon His throne? [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Heaven Scripture: Isaiah 35:10 Languages: English Tune Title: SHALL WE MEET
Shall We Meet Beyond the River