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 At the shining of the river,
mirror of the Savior’s face,
saints whom death will never sever
raise their song of saving grace. [Refrain]