Voices of Praise ‎#308

308. It is a day of gladness

1 It is a day of gladness,
When all our friendly band,
Christ's members, thus together,
In Him united stand;
Together lift our voices
To praise Him for His love,
And pray that we may worthy
Of all His mercies prove.

Chorus:
Haste forward, then, dear children,
Reach to the glorious prize,
The mark of our high calling.
The Crown above the skies.

2 In lowliness and meekness
May we from day to day
Still in our Master's Footsteps
Press on our heavenward way;
O make us, blessed Master,
Pure, even as Thou art pure,
And grant as faithful servants [Chorus]

3 Bright Angels hover round us,
And saints before the Throne
Make ceaseless intercession
That sin may be o'erthrown;
They, like to us once tempted,
The tempter overcame,
In strength of the Almighty, [Chorus]

4 Oh, joy within the vineyard
To labour for the Lord,
Joy on this happy feast day
To praise with one accord;
Joy of all joys the greatest
To hear Him say, "Well done!
Rest, good and faithful servant, [Chorus]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: It is a day of gladness
• Refrain First Line: Haste forward, then, dear children
• Meter: 7s. 6s. Twelve lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: School Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: HAWKSLEY
• Meter: 7s. 6s. Twelve lines
• Key: E♭ Major