Oh how good to be together In this weary world we trod What a gift, what a treasure Kindred in the house of God On this day the Lord has fashioned Come rejoice with all your might Raise a banner of salvation He has led us through the night Oh the joy, oh the sweetness To be gathered in the name of the Lord Evermore, he will keep us From the valley to the golden shore When it looked like evil conquered When we felt the darkest hour In despair we sought the Father And he has proved his mighty power Oh the joy, oh the sweetness To be gathered in the name of the Lord Evermore, he will keep us From the valley to the golden shore Tell the theme of his provision How he met our every need He has been our firm foundation And he will ever, always be Oh the joy, oh the sweetness To be gathered in the name of the Lord Evermore, he will keep us From the valley to the golden shore