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203. The Rainy Day Brigade

1 We’re the Rainy Day Brigade,
And we’re not a bit afraid
Of the little drops that round us fall;
Count on us each stormy day,
For we will not keep away,
But be with you when the roll you call.

Refrain:
We’re the Rainy Day Brigade,
Yes, the Rainy Day Brigade,
You can count on us to come each stormy day;
We’re the Rainy Day Brigade,
Ev’ry little man and maid;
When the roll is called you’ll find us here alway.

2 We’re the Rainy Day Brigade,
Ev’ry little man and maid,
Tho’ the skies above look dark and drear;
We will swiftly hast along,
With a merry laugh and song,
For the Sunday-school we hold most dear. [Refrain]

3 We’re the Rainy Day Brigade,
Thro’ the mud we smiling wade,
To the house of God we love to go;
There his holy Word we learn,
Till our hearts with gladness burn,
And the blessing of the Lord we know. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: We're the Rainy Day Brigade
Title: The Rainy Day Brigade
Author: Lizzie DeArmond
Refrain First Line: We're the Rainy Day Brigade
Language: English
Publication Date: 1910
Topic: Children's Day; Primary
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [We're the Rainy Day Brigade]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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