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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
When Robert Lowry, pastor of Hanson Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, wrote this hymn during a sweltering summer day in 1864, he probably had no idea it would be cherished by people all over the world. It envisions the river of life in Revelation 22:1 and asks the question, Shall we gather there? To which we wholeheartedly respond, "Yes!"
Lyrics
Verse 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.
Verse 2
On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day.
Verse 3
Ere we reach the shining river, lay we ev'ry burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown.
Verse 4
Soon we'll gather at the river, soon our pilgrimage will cease, soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace.
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.
Verse 2
On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day.
Verse 3
Ere we reach the shining river, lay we ev'ry burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown.
Verse 4
Soon we'll gather at the river, soon our pilgrimage will cease, soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Robert Lowry, 1864