Scripture Verse

I the Lord am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. Isaiah 60:16

Introduction

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),

Lyrics

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