RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#965

965. How Bright Is the Day

1 How bright is the day when the Christian
Receives the sweet message to come,
To rise to the mansions of glory
And be there forever at home.

Refrain:
And be there forever at home,
and be there forever at home,
to rise to the mansions of glory
and be there forever at home.

2 The angels stand ready and waiting
The moment the spirit is gone,
To carry it upward to heaven,
And welcome it safely at home. [Refrain]

3 The saints that have gone up before us
All raise a new shout as we come,
And sing hallelujah the louder,
To welcome the travelers home. [Refrain]

4 And there is the blessed Redeemer,
So mild on his merciful throne,
With heart and hands widely extended
To welcome his ransom'd ones home. [Refrain]

5 Then let us go onward rejoicing,
Till Jesus invites us to come,
To share in his glorious kingdom,
And rest in his bosom at home. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: How bright is the day when the Christian
• Title: How Bright Is the Day
• Author: S. B. Sawyer, 1808-1844
• Refrain First Line: And be there forever at home
• Meter: 9 8 9 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2016
• Topic: Eternal Life; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: SAWYER'S EXIT
• Arranger: Kyle Cothern, b. 1983
• Meter: 9 8 9 8 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The Sacred Harp, 1860
• Copyright: Arr. © 2015, GIA Publications, Inc.