Shall We Gather at the River Hymn Lyrics
Robert Lowry
Shall we gather at the river?
Where bright angel feet have trod
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God
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
Soon we’ll reach the shining river
Soon our pilgrimage will cease
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace
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
Shall We Gather at the River Hymn Story
The author of this beautiful hymn is American poet and music composer Robert Lowry (1826-1899). This traditional Christian hymn was titled ‘Hanson Place’ but is now popularly named ‘Shall We Gather at the River’ or ‘At the River’.
Hanson Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn is the church where Robert Lowry served as a minister of the word of God.
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