Shall We Gather at the River
"Shall We Gather at the River?" or simply "At the River" are the popular names for this traditional hymn originally titled "Beautiful River" and subsequently titled "Hanson Place," written by composer Robert Lowry in 1864. The title "Hanson Place" is a reference to the original Hanson Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn were Lowry, a Baptist minister, sometimes served.
This quiet, beautiful, and meditative arrangement for organ is by Dave Howland.
The instrument is a Viscount Cantorum Duo Plus.
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