SDA Hymnal 432
Shall We Gather at the River
Words: Robert LowryMusic: Robert LowryTune: HANSON PLACE8.7.8.7 with Refrain
1Shall we gather at the river
Where bright angel feet have trod,
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
RefrainYes, 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.
2On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day.
3Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.
4Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
- Words
- Robert Lowry
- Music
- Robert Lowry
- Tune
- HANSON PLACE
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
- Scripture
- Revelation 22:1-2; Psalm 46:4; Ezekiel 47:1-12
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The verse
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7 · as printed
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 77% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABCB
Could also be sung to Precious Name, Fill Me Now, Trust in Jesus · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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Refrain
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