Author: Alice J. Cleator Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5788 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D First Line: We hail thee, glorious summer Refrain First Line: We hail thee, joyous summer! Lyrics: 1. We hail thee, glorious summer,
We welcome thee today,
With all thy flowery legions
And all thy songbirds gay.
The happy rills to meet thee
With merry laughter run;
While woodland banners greet thee,
Beneath a smiling sun.
Refrain
We hail thee, joyous summer!
We welcome thee today!
With all thy flowery legion,
And all thy songbirds gay.
2. We hail thy smile of gladness
O Summer fair and sweet;
O let us lay all sadness
And sighing at thy feet.
The woodland ways are ringing
With many a merry lay;
Oh let us join in singing
With nature’s choir today. [Refrain]
3. O Summer, thou hast brought us
A message sweet and fair;
O Summer, thou hast taught us
Of Heaven’s brooding care.
Thy gleaming skies of glory
Watch o’er the world in love;
They tell a glad, sweet story
Of summer lands above. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SANTIAGO
Return of Summer