We spent a moment in our services today thinking of recently and long departed Christian friends; giving thanks for them, and remembering their example of faith.
Shall We Gather At The River is a song that speaks of the uniting of all God’s people in a time to come.
The lyrics:
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.
2
On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day.
Refrain
3
Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev’ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.
Refrain
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
This version uses a few of the verses out of order, but is very sweet.
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