Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: When shall we meet again
Topic: The Church/Love Unity and Fellowship
Writer: <no first name given> Select Hymns
Composer:
Meter: 6s and 5s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 504
Page Number: 308, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhen shall we meet again?
Meet ne'er to sever?
When will Peace wreathe her chain
Round us for ever?
Our hearts will ne'er repose
Safe from each blast that blows
In this dark vale of woes,
Never--no, never!
When shall love freely flow,
Pure as life's river?
When shall sweet friendship glow,
Changeless forever?
Where joys celestial thrill,
Where bliss each heart shall fill,
And fears of parting chill,
Never--no, never!
Up to that world of light
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Happy forever:
Where kindred spirits dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel
Never--no, never!
Soon shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever:
Soon shall Peace wreathe her chain
Round us for ever:
Our hearts will then repose
Secure from wordly woes;
Our songs of praise shall close,
Never--no, never!