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Text:Happy Are We
Author:Amicus
Tune:[Merry the hearts that have gathered today]
Composer:I. Baltzell

46. Happy Are We

1 Merry the hearts that have gathered to-day;
Happy are we, happy are we;
Cheerily sing we, this beautiful day;
Happy, yes, happy are we.

Refrain:
Merrily, merrily gather we here;
Hearts overflowing with pleasure and cheer;
Let us rejoice in the Savior so dear;
Happy, yes, happy are we.

2 Like the dear birdlings that sing all the day;
Happy are we, happy are we;
Tho' we're but youthful yet each heart can say;
Happy, yes, happy are we. [Chorus]

3 Over the river we'll meet you again;
Happy we'll be, happy we'll be;
Ever with Jesus in heaven to reign;
Happy, yes, happy we'll be. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Merry the hearts that have gathered today
Title: Happy Are We
Author: Amicus
Refrain First Line: Merrily, merrily gather we here
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Merry the hearts that have gathered today]
Composer: I. Baltzell
Notes: Public Domain.



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