When shall we meet again

1When shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever?
When will peace
wreathe her chain
Round us forever?
Our hearts will ne'er repose,
Safe from each blast that blows,
In this dark vale of woes,
Never,—no, never!

2When shall love freely flow
Pure as life's river?
When shall friendship glow,
Changeless forever?
There bliss each heart shall fill,
And tears of joy distil
Never,—no, never!

3Then to that world of light
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Blessed forever;
Where friendship's endless dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel
Never,—no, never!

4Soon shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever;
Soon shall peace wreath her chain
Round us forever;
Our hearts shall then repose,
Secure from worldly woes,
Our songs of praise shall close
Never,—no, never!