Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#50

50. Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise

1. Come, thou glorious day of promise;
Come and spread thy cheerful ray,
When the scattered sheep of Israel
Shall no longer go astray,
When hosannas,
When hosannas
With united voice they’ll cry.

2. Lord, how long wilt thou be angry?
Shall thy wrath forever burn?
Rise, redeem thine ancient people;
Their transgressions from them turn.
King of Israel,
King of Israel,
Come and set thy people free.

3. Oh, that soon thou wouldst to Jacob
Thy enliv’ning Spirit send!
Of their unbelief and misery
Make, O Lord, a speedy end.
Lord, Messiah!
Lord, Messiah!
Prince of Peace o’er Israel reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou glorious day of promise
• Title: Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 31:10
• Topic: Gathering of Israel; Jesus Christ: Second Coming; Millennium; Restoration
• Source: From Pratt’s Collection, ca. 1830. (alt.)
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: 3 Nephi 5:25–26.

Tune Information

• Name: [Come, thou glorious day of promise]
• Composer: A. C. Smyth, 1840–1909
• Incipit: 35132 34432 11765
• Key: D Major