I the Lord am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:16
Words & Music: N. L. Glover, in Pure Delight, edited by George F. Root & Charles C. Case (Cincinnati, Ohio: John Church, 1883), number 143 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Glover’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Come, join in a song,
With voice clear and strong,
To welcome the glorious day,
The day which of all
The day we should call
Most welcome and glorious alway,
Refrain
Our Savior and King,
Of Him will we sing,
High praises to Him we will render;
All thanks to His name,
Spread wide His great fame,
Redeemer and loving Defender.
Then join in the praise
Of this best of days,
On which our Redeemer rose,
The day which was giv’n
To lead us to Heav’n,
Redeemed by His pow’r from our foes,
Refrain