Burl Ives - Shall we gather at the river Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angels he has brought, With it's crystal tides 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 Ere we reach the shining river Lay we every burden down, Praise our spirits will deliver And provide our robe and crown. 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 pilgimage 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