Never a Day So Sunny

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There is never a day so sunny

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Published in 18 hymnals

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1 There’s never a day so sunny
But a little cloud appears;
There’s never a life so happy
But has had its time of tears,
There’s never a life so happy,
But has had its time of tears.

Chorus:
Ah, ah,
Life’s burdens, true, are great;
But God will us deliver,
If patiently we wait;
And the angels will be nearer
To the soul that’s desolate.

2 There’s never a cup so pleasant
But has bitter with the sweet;
There’s never a path so rugged
That has not the print of feet,
There’s never a path so rugged,
That has not the print of feet. [Chorus]

3 There’s never a dream that’s happy
But the waking makes us sad;
There’s never a dream of sorrow
But the waking makes us glad,
There’s never a dream of sorrow,
But the waking makes us glad. [Chorus]

4 There’s never a way so narrow
But the entrance is made straight;
There’s always a guide to point us
To the little wicket gate,
There’s always a guide to point us
To the little wicket gate. [Chorus]

Source: Melodies of Salvation: a collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs #258

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	There is never a day so sunny
Title:	Never a Day So Sunny
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	In the sunshine or the shade
Copyright:	Public Domain