Timeless Truths ‎#137

137. A Sweeter Anthem

1 When we pass the golden summer,
And, like autumn leaves, retire
On the bosom of our mother,
Will our song of praise expire?

Refrain:
Oh, we’ll sing a sweeter anthem,
With unnumbered millions there;
Glory, honor, and salvation,
In our home so bright and fair.

2 If our soul is blest in singing
In this feeble house of clay,
Who can tell the bliss of reigning
In our home of endless day? [Refrain]

3 Is it sweet to hymn the story,
Of salvation here below?
Oh, what anthems filled with glory
From the throne of God shall flow! [Refrain]

4 Do we love our dear Redeemer,
And rejoice that we are His?
We will love and praise Him better
When we see Him as He is. [Refrain]

5 Glory, glory be to Jesus!
Let us shout with joyful praise
To the Rock of our salvation
All this life and endless days. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When we pass the golden summer
• Title: A Sweeter Anthem
• Author: Daniel S. Warner
• Refrain First Line: Oh, we’ll sing a sweeter anthem
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Psalm 100:2
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Sweeter_Anthem); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (367); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (50)

Tune Information

• Name: [When we pass the golden summer]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Sweeter_Anthem); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (367); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (50)