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Gatherin' At the River

Gatherin’ at the river on a baptism day Preacher says it’ll wash my sins away While the choir is a-humming, they sway, I’ll be a new creature, so they say, I’ll be a new creature, so they say! Gatherin’ at the river for my salvation Wading in the water with no hesitation Living in a brand-new Jesus situation, I’ll be a new creature, so they say, I’ll be a new creature, so they say! Gatherin’ at the river, walking a new road Giving up that cumbersome sinner’s load Finding in the Word my new living abode, I’ll be a new creature, so they say, I’ll be a new creature, so they say! Gatherin’ at the river a smile on my face Loving everybody, the whole human race Saved by God’s very own Amazing Grace, I’ll be a new creature, so they say, I’ll be a new creature, startin' today! Written August 2, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2022 8:07:00 PM

I am singing this one with gusto, and the rest of the house is holding their ears - this includes Buddy and Sophie.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 9:10:00 PM

Well, I'm surprised they didn't jump right in and sing with you. It is rather a catchy gospel tune.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/4/2022 7:38:00 AM

Love the lyrics and thanks for sharing. May the good Lord bless you for writing and sharing...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 7:39:00 AM

Thank you, Michael. I have wanted to write a lyric for a long time.

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/3/2022 9:32:00 AM

beautiful lyrics reminiscence of the "We Will Gather At The River" hymm. While the choir is a-humming, they sway...I love ethnic, as long as it is not derogitory. Yours wasn't.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/3/2022 9:53:00 AM

Thanks so much, Anaya. I really appreciate your saying that.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/3/2022 5:53:00 AM

As the saying goes cleanliness is next to godliness, a well written lyric Milton. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/3/2022 8:33:00 AM

You did Milton, I can see the gospel singers all lined up.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/3/2022 8:09:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. I wanted to write an old-time spiritual without being too ethnic. I don't know whether or not I succeeded.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/3/2022 5:32:00 AM

Love the refrain and the change in the last line Milt. Linda

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/3/2022 8:09:00 AM

Thanks, Linda. See response to Tom.

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/3/2022 4:44:00 AM

I can hear this being sung in an old southern church service Milt! you should have someone put music to it!! happy Wednesday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/3/2022 8:10:00 AM

It sort of played a tune in my head. I wanted to write an old-time spiritual without being to ethnic. I hope I succeeded. Have a marvelous Wednesday yourself, Mike.