Shall We Gather At The River

Songwriter/Composer/Translator Robert Lowry

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Shall we gather at the river,
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where bright angel feet have trod
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With its crystal tide forever,
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flowing by the throne of God?

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Yes, we'll gather at the river,
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the beautiful, the beautiful river
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Gather with the saints at the river,
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that flows by the throne of God.

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On the margin of the river,
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washing up its silver spray
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We will talk and worship ever,
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all the happy golden day.

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Yes, we'll gather at the river,
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the beautiful, the beautiful river
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Gather with the saints at the river,
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that flows by the throne of God.

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

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Yes, we'll gather at the river,
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the beautiful, the beautiful river
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Gather with the saints at the river,
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that flows by the throne of God.

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At the smiling of the river,
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mirror of the Savior's face
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Saints, whom death will never sever,
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lift their songs of saving grace.

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Yes, we'll gather at the river,
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the beautiful, the beautiful river
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Gather with the saints at the river,
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that flows by the throne of God.

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Soon we'll reach the silver river,
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soon our pilgrimage will cease
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Soon our happy hearts will quiver,
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with the melody of peace.

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Yes, we'll gather at the river,
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the beautiful, the beautiful river
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Gather with the saints at the river,
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that flows by the throne of God.