Lord, Thou wilt bring the joyful day

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1 Lord, Thou wilt bring the joyful day!
Beyond earth’s weariness and pains,
Thou hast a mansion far away,
Where for Thine own a rest remains.

2 No sun there climbs the morning sky,
There never falls the shade of night,
God and the Lamb, for ever nigh,
O’er all shed everlasting light.

3 The bow of mercy spans the throne,
Emblem of love and goodness there;
While notes to mortals all unknown
Float on the calm, celestial air.

4 Around the throne bright legions stand,
Redeemed by blood from sin and hell;
And shining forms, an angel band,
The mighty chorus join to swell.

5 There, Lord, Thy way-worn saints shall find
The bliss for which they longed before;
And holiest sympathies shall bind
Thine own to Thee for evermore.

6 O Jesus, bring us that rest,
Where all the ransomed shall be found,
In Thine eternal fullness blest,
While ages roll their cycles round.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10409

Author: Ray Palmer

Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, Thou wilt bring the joyful day
Author: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #10409
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A Selection of Spiritual Songs #1033

Calvary Selection of Spiritual Songs with Music for the Church and the Choir #d532

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Hymns for the Sanctuary and Social Worship #1129

Immanuel Hymnal #d265

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Laudes Domini #1117

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Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #1234

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Songs for the Sanctuary, or Hymns and Tunes for Christian Worship #1256

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Songs for the Sanctuary; or Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Baptist Ed.) #1256

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Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #1256

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1256

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1256

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1256

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Songs of Praise #192

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The Calvary Selection of Spiritual Songs #516

The Church of God Selection of Spiritual Songs for the Church and Choir #d528

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The Church Praise Book #720

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The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #1478

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The Cyber Hymnal #10409

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The New Laudes Domini #1172

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