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Text:The bright forever
Tune:[Shall we meet beyond the river]
Composer:E. Roberts

81. The bright forever

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,

Chorus:
Far beyond this world of sorrow,
On fair Canaan's peaceful shore,
We shall meet, and with our Saviour
Dwell in love forever more.
We shall meet, and with our Saviour
Dwell in love forever more.

2 Shall we meet in that blest harbor,
When our stormy voyage is o'er;
Shall we meet and cast the anchor
By the fair celestial shore? [Chorus]

3 Shall we meet in yonder city,
Where the towers of crystal shine,
Where the walls are all of jasper,
Built by workmanship divine. [Chorus]

4 Shall we meet with many a loved one
That was torn from our embrace;
Shall we listen to their voices,
And behold them face to face? [Chorus]

5 Shall we meet with Christ our Saviour,
When he comes to claim his own;
Shall we know his blessed favor,
And behold him on his throne? [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Shall we meet beyond the river
Title: The bright forever
Refrain First Line: Far beyond this world of sorrow
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Shall we meet beyond the river]
Composer: E. Roberts
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. From "The Tonart," by per.



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