Scripture Verse

Be glad and sing for joy. Psalm 67:4

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt (1851–1920)

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, 1902.

Music: Charles H. Ga­bri­el (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Charles H. Gabriel (1856–1932)

Lyrics

Sing away the shadows,
Flitting o’er the sky;
Sing of starry comforts,
In the by and by!
Sing of love unfailing,
Mercies ever new;
Pardon, peace and blessing,
Guidance kind and true.

Refrain

Sing away, sing away,
Hopeful be the lay;
Sing away the shadows,
Flitting o’er the sky;
Sing away, sing away,
Trusting ev’ry day;
Sing of starry comforts
In the by and by.

Sing away the shadows,
Anxious doubt and fear;
Sing the Sav­ior’s promise,
Bringing sweetest cheer:
Trust the heav’nly Fa­ther,
He for you will care
More than for the sparrows,
Or the lilies fair.

Refrain

Sing away the shadows,
Selfish they may be;
Love’s own happy music
Brings the light so free,
Lift another’s bur­den,
Soothe another’s woe,
Sharing with your neighbor,
Joy’s returning glow.

Refrain