1 All the world was lost in the night of sin,
For the downward path we had traveled in;
But when Jesus came all our hearts to win,
‘Twas a great, glad day!

Refrain:
‘Twas a great day and a glad day
To the world in patience waiting for His name;
Yes, a great day, and a glad day
Was the day that Jesus came.

2 We had wandered far from the truth and right,
And were sinners all in the Father’s sight;
But when Jesus came, bringing love and light,
‘Twas a great, glad day! [Refrain]

3 We had lost the guides of the ages past,
And our sinful souls were despairing fast;
But when Jesus came to redeem, at last,
‘Twas a great, glad day! [Refrain]