Lyr: Add: SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER
Robert Lowry, 1865; Tune: William Houser

Shall we gather at the river,
Where the bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?

On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk, and worship ever,
All the happy, golden day.

Ere we reach the shining rive,
Lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.

At the smiling of the river,
Mirror of the saviour's face,
Saints whom death will never sever,
Lift their songs of saving grace.

On the bosom of the river,
Where the saviour-King we own,
We shall meet and sorrow never,
'Neath the glory of the throne.

Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.

Refrain often added:

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.

The text first appeared in Happy Voices no. 220, 1865.
William Houser is best known for his book, The Hesperian Harp,, 1848.

Aaron Copeland arranged the song for his suite, "Old American Songs." It was used in many films, including Elmer Gantry, Trip to Bountiful, Stage Coach, etc.
An arrangement also was made by Charles Ives.

The group "anonymous" applied the title "Palmetto" in the album Gloryland.

Surprised I could not find the text in mudcat.

See Cyberhymnal for a discussion.