shall we gather at the river?

shall we gather at the river, where bright angels feet have trod, with it's crystal tides forever, flowing by the throne of god. yes, we'll gather at that river, the beautiful, the beautiful river, gather with the saints at that river, that flows by the throne of god. when we reach that shining river, we'll lay every burden down, then grace our spirits will deliver, and will receive our robe and crown. yes, we'll gather at that river, the beautiful, the beautiful river, gather with the saints at that river, that flows by the throne of god. soon we'll reach that silver river, soon our pilgrimage will cease, soon our happy hearts will quiver, with the melody of peace. yes, we'll gather at that river, the beautiful, the beautiful river, gather with the saints at that river, that flows by the throne of god. oh yes, we'll gather at that river, that flows by the throne of god. that flows by the throne of god.