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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 723 · Words: Robert Lowry · Tune: HANSON PLACE
Shall We Gather at the River
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Robert Lowry in 1864, this hymn envisions the redeemed gathering beside the river of life described in Revelation 22. It became one of the most beloved and widely recognized hymns in American Protestant hymnody.
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?
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.
Verse 2
On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk
and worship ever,
all the happy golden day.
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.
Verse 3
Ere we reach
the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a
robe and crown.
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.
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.
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.
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