Better Every Day

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There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found

Author: Ethel V. Johnson
Tune: [There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found]
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1 There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found
By living only in a life of sin,
But since I’ve come to Jesus I have learn’d true joys abound,
With those alone who have His peace within.

Refrain:
Better, yes, it’s better ev’ry day,
Brighter, ever brighter, grows the way;
Jesus’ love is sweeter now than e’er it was before,
Praise the Lord, it’s getting better ev’ry day.

2 I used to think that I could not give up my life of sin,
I said, “Too narrow is the upward way,”
But tho’ I find it sometimes steep, yet Jesus leads me on,
And, praise the Lord, it’s better ev’ry day. [Refrain]

3 And so I’m pressing onward to my mansion in the sky,
Rejoicing in my Saviour all the way.
And on my pilgrim journey, as each milestone I pass by,
My glad heart sings, “It’s better ev’ry day.” [Refrain]

Source: New Songs of Praise and Power 1-2-3 Combined #233

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Author: Ethel V. Johnson

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First Line:	There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found
Title:	Better Every Day
Author:	Ethel V. Johnson
Refrain First Line:	Better, yes, it's better every day
Copyright:	Public Domain