A Melody in My Heart

Representative Text

1 In my heart there’s a gladsome melody,
A song of cheer is ringing clear,
For my heavy burden rolled away,
What a happy, happy day.

Refrain:
In my heart today,
There’s a melody in my heart today,
I carried a heavy burden
But it rolled away;
There’s a melody in my heart today.

2 It was love wrought the change so wonderful,
His love for me, beyond degree,
Found me in the dreary wilderness,
Filled my heart with happiness. [Refrain]

3 And the way grows brighter ev’ry day,
What peace is mine! what joy divine!
And the load of sin that burdened me
Rolled away at Calvary. [Refrain]

Source: The King's Songs #22

Author: Sidney E. Cox

Sidney E. Cox, 1887–1975, was a Psalm Author and Composer. In 1907, Cox moved from England to Canada. In 1908 he joined the Methodist church but soon converted to the Salvation Army, where he worked from the years 1909 until 1944, eventually becoming a Major. After he left the Salvation Army he devoted his focus to evangelical revival work. Over the course of his life, Cox has authored or composed approximately 400 songs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_E._Cox Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In my heart there's a gladsome melody
Title: A Melody in My Heart
Author: Sidney E. Cox (1929)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: In my heart today
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #340

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