Advent Hymnals

555. SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER?

Church Hymnal 1941,

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.

3.
Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.

4.
Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
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    Title Shall We Gather at the River?
    Key E♭ Major
    Titles Yes, we’ll gather at the river,
    First Line Shall we gather at the river
    Author Robert Lowry
    Year 1941
    Composer Robert Lowry
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    Tune Shall we gather at the river
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    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Sabbath School: His Kingdom and Reign
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