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Golden Days

The days are gliding swiftly by

Author: Mrs. E. H. Leland
Published in 10 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 The days are gliding swiftly by,
The days so bright and golden,
In leaf and flower the summer writes
Her poem sweet and olden.

Refrain:
The golden days, the long bright days,
The gladdest of the year!
The green grass springs, the wild bird sings,
The summer time is here.

2 The earth is warm with life and joy,
The air is full of splendor
And unto all the south wind brings
Her message sweet and tender. [Refrain]

3 O Giver of these summer hours,
All nature gives Thee praises,
From mountain peak to where the flower
Its lowly bloom upraises. [Refrain]

4 And at Thy feet, we, too, would sing,
With all Thy creatures living,
A song of mirth, a song of joy,
A song of glad thanksgiving. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #9201

Author: Mrs. E. H. Leland

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Text Information

First Line: The days are gliding swiftly by
Title: Golden Days
Author: Mrs. E. H. Leland
Language: English
Refrain First Line: The golden days, the long bright days
Copyright: Public Domain; Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9201
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #9201

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