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Text:I Hail the Day of Sacred Joy
Author:Mrs. R. N. Turner
Tune:O BLESSED DAY
Composer:H. P. Danks

51. I Hail the Day of Sacred Joy

1 I hail the day of sacred joy
That brings me to my Saviour's side;
With that blest throng who love the Lord
May I for evermore abide!

Chorus:
O blessed day, O blessed day
That brings me to my King!
All hail to Thee, O gracious Lord,
With grateful voice I sing.

2 My heart is warm with fervent love
As to the Lord my vows I pay;
The solemn covenant is sealed,
And I am His this blessed day! [Chorus]

3 Still there is work for me to do!
It may be but a lowly task,
But yet to do His blessed will
Is all the glory I can ask! [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I hail the day of sacred joy
Title: I Hail the Day of Sacred Joy
Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner
Refrain First Line: O blessed day, O blessed day
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Joy
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: O BLESSED DAY
Composer: H. P. Danks
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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