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Now Our Meeting's Over

Alternate Title: 
Meeting Is Over, Sisters Now Our Meeting Is Over, etc.

Artist & Tune

Version by Moira Smiley

Version by Mark & Julee Weems

Version by Jerimoth Hill

Version by Dillard Chandler

Version by Andrew McKnight

Version by Caroline and Sandy Paton

Version by Libana

Version by Madison Youth Choirs

Version by unlisted performer

Version by Johnny & the Yooahoos

Version by The Singers - MInnesota Choral Artists

Version by unlisted performer

Reference

Genre: 
gospel, choral
Culture: 
Appalachian

About the Song

There are many different versions of this traditional gospel hymn. Some begin with "Fathers, now our meeting is over", "sisters" or "mothers". The lyrics below are from LIbana.

Sisters, now our meeting is over
Sisters, we musst part
And if if I never see you anymore 
I will love you in my heart

Yes we'll land on the shore (3x)
And be safe forever more

Additonal verses: substitue "friends" or "brothers" for "sisters". 

—source unknown (trad. gospel)

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