Scripture Verse

They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10

Introduction

Words: James P. Sul­li­van, 1930. This song was de­di­cat­ed to Bi­shop Ar­thur J. Moore.

Music: Mil­dred E. Sul­li­van (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of James or Mil­dred Sul­li­van (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

There is a song in my heart to­day,
Something I ne­ver had;
Jesus has tak­en my sins away,
O! say, but I’m glad.

Refrain

O! say, but I’m glad, I’m glad,
O! say, but I’m glad,
Jesus has come and my cup’s ov­er­run;
O! say, but I’m glad.

Wonderful, mar­vel­ous love He brings,
Into a heart that’s sad;
Through dark­est tun­nels the soul just sings,
O! say, but I’m glad.

Refrain

We have a fel­low­ship rich and sweet,
Tongues can ne­ver re­late;
Abiding in Him: the soul’s Re­treat,
O! but say, I’m glad.

Refrain

Won’t you come to Him with all your care,
Weary and worn and sad?
You, too, will sing as His love you share,
O! say, but I’m glad.

Refrain