“At the River” is an arrangement of the beloved 1865 hymn tune by Robert Lowry. It has been sung on many occasions, including the memorial concerts for Copland and for Leonard Bernstein.
–Vivian Perlis, 1998, from Boosey & Hawkes Web site
Shall we gather by the river
Where bright angel’s feet have trod
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
Yes, we’ll gather by the river
The beautiful, the beautiful river
Gather with the saints by the river
That flows by the throne of God
Ere we reach the shining river
Lay we every burden down
Praise our spirits will deliver
And provide our robе and crown
Yes, we’ll gather at thе 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 by the river
The beautiful, the beautiful river
Gather with the saints by the river
That flows by the throne of God
At the River was written by Robert Lowry.
Robert Lowry released At the River on Tue Jan 01 1952.