Joyful Lays ‎#141

141. Sing with a Tuneful Spirit

1 Sing with a tuneful spirit,
Sing with a cheerful lay,
Praise to thy great Creator,
While on the pilgrim way;
Sing when the birds are waking,
Sing with the morning light;
Sing in the noontide's golden beam,
Sing in the hush of night.

2 Sing when the heart is troubled,
Sing when the hours are long,
Sing when the storm-cloud gathers;
Sweet is the voice of song;
Sing when the sky is darkest,
Sing when the thunders roll;
Sing of the land where rest remains,
Rest for the weary soul.

3 Sing in the vale of shadows,
Sing in the hour of death,
And when the eyes are closing,
Sing with the latest breath;
Sing till the heart's deep longings
Cease on the other shore;
Then with the countless numbers there,
Sing on forever more.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing with a tuneful spirit
• Title: Sing with a Tuneful Spirit
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 29:6

Tune Information

• Name: [Sing with a tuneful spirit]
• Composer: Wm. F. Sherwin
• Key: E♭ Major