Shall We Gather at the River?

Robert Lowry (1864) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10

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.

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 3

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

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 4

Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace.

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.

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