The Excelsior Hymnal ‎#236

236. Lilies Sweet and Fair

1 Fragrant Easter lilies,
Scatter sweetness on the way,
Speak of life eternal,
Making glad this holy day;
Swing your fairy censers,
Wafting perfume ev’rywhere,
Point to joys immortal,
Lilies sweet and fair.

Refrain:
Lilies fair,
On the balmy air,
Breathe a tho’t of resurrection
By your fragrance rare.

2 Graceful Easter lilies,
Gently swaying to and fro,
Smiling in your beauty,
Pure and spotless as the snow;
Turn our tho’ts from sadness,
Lifting ev’ry load of care,
Tell of Christ and heaven,
Lilies sweet and fair. [Refrain]

3 Queenly Easter lilies,
Heav’nly comfort you bestow,
Kissed by Springtime breezes,
Whisp’ring softly as they blow;
Jesus lives forever,
Blessed tidings all may share,
Tell of resurrection,
Lilies sweet and fair. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Fragrant Easter lilies
• Title: Lilies Sweet and Fair
• Author: C. Louise Bell
• Refrain First Line: Lilies fair
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1919

Tune Information

• Name: [Fragrant Easter lilies]
• Composer: I. H. Meredith