← When shall we meet again Hymns and Tunes (1888) · No. 270

When shall we meet again

1

When shall we meet again,Meet ne'er to sever?When will peace wreathe her chainRound us forever?Our hearts will ne'er repose,Safe from each blast that blows,In this dark vale of woes,Never,—no, never!

2

When shall love freely flowPure as life's river?When shall sweet friendship glow,Changeless forever?Where joys celestial thrill,There bliss each heart shall fill,And fears of parting chillNever,—no, never!

3

Then to that world of lightTake us, dear Saviour;May we all there unite,Blessed forever;Where kindred spirits dwell,There may our music swell,And time our joys dispelNever,—no, never!

4

Soon shall we meet again,Meet ne'er to sever;Soon shall peace wreath her chainRound us forever;Our hearts will then repose,Secure from worldly woes;Our songs of praise shall closeNever,—no, never!