Victory Songs ‎#192

192. The Church in the Wildwood.

1 There's a church in the valley by the wildwood,
No lovelier spot in the dale;
No place is so dear to my childhood
As the little brown church in the vale.

Chorus:
Come to the church by the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale;
No spot is so dear to my childhood
As the little brown church in the vale.

2 How sweet on a clear, Sabbath morning,
To list to the clear ringing bell;
Its tones so sweetly are calling,
Oh, come to the church in the vale. [Chorus]

3 There, close by the church in the valley,
Lies one that I loved so well;
She sleeps, sweetly sleeps 'neath the willows;
Disturb not her rest in the vale. [Chorus]

4 There, close by the side of that loved one,
'Neath the tree where the wild flowers bloom,
When the farewell hymn shall be chated,
I shall rest by her side in the tomb. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a church in the valley by the wildwood
• Title: The Church in the Wildwood.
• Author: Dr. Wm. S. Pitts
• Refrain First Line: Come to the church by the wildwood
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Male Voices
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There's a church in the valley by the wildwood]
• Composer: Dr. Wm. S. Pitts
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.