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