Shall we gather at the river,

Where bright angel feet have trod,

With its crystal tide forever,

Flowing from 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.

On the bosom of the river,

Where the Savior King we own;

We shall meet and sorrow never,

‘Neath the glory of His throne.

Refrain

Ere we reach the shining river,

Lay we every burden down;

Grace our spirits will deliver,

And provide a robe and crown.

Refrain

Soon we’ll reach the shining river,

Soon our pilgrimage will cease;

Soon our happy hearts will quiver

With the melody of peace.

Refrain

Ending

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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