This month we’re sharing the story behind Shall We Gather at the River! Read the HymnHistory here:
It seems simple, but have you ever read the stories behind the beloved lyrics of your favorite classic hymns?
Each month in 2022 we are sharing the story behind one of our favorite classic hymns. We hope these stories will encourage you and help you worship, just like the hymnist, amid hurt, hope, fear, thanksgiving, joy, or loss. Robert Lowry, a prominent Baptist Minister, wrote the text and tune of this Hymn. It was first published in, a Sunday School collection compiled by Lowry and William H. Doane.
Aaron Copland’s arrangement for solo voice has brought the hymn to the attention of serious vocal students and recital and concert audiences. HANSON PLACE was the name given this tune by the 1956 Baptist Hymnal committee in recognition of the church Lowry was serving when he wrote the text and tune.Flowing by the throne of God?Gather with the saints at the riverWe will walk and worship ever,Grace our spirits will deliver,Soon our pilgrimage will cease;This story was included in Handbook to The Baptist Hymnal.
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