We’ll Never Say Goodbye

With friends on earth we meet in gladness,
While swift the moments fly,
Yet ever comes the tho’t of sadness,
That we must say, “Goodbye.”

Refrain

We’ll never say goodbye in Heav’n,
We’ll never say goodbye,
For in that land of joy and song,
We’ll never say goodbye.

How joyful is the hope that lingers,
When loved ones cross death’s sea,
That we, when all earth’s toils are ended,
With Thee shall ever be.

Refrain

No parting words shall e’er be spoken,
In yonder home so fair,
But songs of joy, and peace, and gladness,
We’ll sing forever there.

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; this hymn appears in multiple late-19th-century collections under her name (sometimes with the variant title 'We'll Never Say Good-bye'). The style, meter, and themes are characteristic of her work. Alternate attributions are rare and usually refer to the composer of the tune rather than the lyricist.