The Jewel ‎#21

21. The Happy Time

1 O the happy time is coming
When the gospel trumpet's sound,
Shall be heard by every nation,
To the earth's remotest bound;
When the vale shall be exalted,
And the verdant hills rejoice,
And the ocean join the chorus,
With a loud triumphant voice.

Chorus:
Lo! the morning light will break,
And the day is drawing nigh,
Yes, a glorious time is coming soon,
We shall hail it by and bye.

2 O the happy time is coming
When the cry of war shall cease,
And the standard of our Saviour
Be the olive branch of peace;
Underneath our vine and fig-tree
We will never be afraid,
There is none will dare molest us,
In their calm and quiet shade. [Chorus]

3 O the happy time is coming
To our fathers once foretold,
It is promised in the Bible,
It was sung by prophets old:
They who sit in heathen darkness
Soon the morning light shall see,
And the world, with songs of triumph,
Hail the glorious jubilee. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O the happy time is coming
• Title: The Happy Time
• Refrain First Line: Lo! the morning light will break
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [O the happy time is coming]
• Composer: W. B. Bradbury
• Key: C Major