Scripture Verse

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1

Introduction

Words: Ju­lia R. Brew­ster, in Songs of Grace and Glo­ry, ed­it­ed by Will­iam F. Sher­win & Si­las J. Vail (New York: Hora­ce Wa­ters & Son, 1874), num­ber 128, alt.

Music: Srin­a­gar A. J. Pow­ell (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Pow­ell’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him or Brew­ster,

Lyrics

On this night of joyous greeting,
[or, On this day of festal greeting]
Parents, teachers, children, come
Join us in our happy meeting,
In our blessèd Sabbath home.

Refrain

Hear our voices, sweetly blending
In the praises of our Lord;
Notes so sweet to Heav’n ascending,
Angel voices might accord.

We are taught the wondrous story,
That for us the Sav­ior came:
That we have a home in glo­ry,
Purchased by the dying Lamb.

Refrain

May our hearts to Him be given,
In our happy childhood days,
Travelers on the road to Hea­ven,
Cheer the way with songs of praise.

Refrain