Shall We Gather at the River

Shall we gather at the riverWhere bright angel feet have trod;With its crystal tide foreverFlowing by the throne of God.

Refrain, after each verseYes, we'll gather at the river,The beautiful, the beautiful river,—Gather with the saints at the riverThat flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the riverWashing up its silver spray,We will walk and worship ever,All the happy, golden day.

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

At the smiling of the riverMirror of the Savior's face,Saints whom death will never severLift their songs of saving grace.

Soon we'll reach the silver river,Soon our pilgrimage will cease;Soon our happy hearts will quiverWith the melody of peace.