Verse 1 Shall we gather at the ri - ver, Where bright angel feet have trod; With its crystal tide for – ev - er Flowing by the throne of God? Yes, we’ll gather at the ri - ver, The beautiful, the beautiful ri - ver, Gather with the saints at the ri - ver That flows by the throne of God. Verse 2 On the bosom of the ri - ver, Where the Saviour King we own, We shall meet, and sorrow ne - ver ‘Neath the glory of the throne (Chorus) Verse 3 Ere we reach the shining ri - ver, Lay we ev’ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deli - verer, And provide a robe and crown. (Chorus) Verse 4 Soon we'll reach the shining ri - ver, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will qui - ver With the melody of peace (Chorus)