Return of Summer

1 We hail thee glorious summer,
We welcome thee today,
With all thy flow'ry legions
And all thy song-birds gay.
The happy rills to meet thee
With merry laughter run;
While woodland banners greet thee,
Beneath a smiling sun.

Chorus:
We hail thee joyous Summer!
We welcome thee today!
With all thy flow'ry legion,
And all thy song-birds 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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]


Source: Light in the Valley: a new work of great merit for the Sunday school, revivals, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League, young people's society, and all forward movement along the line of battle... #196

• MIDI file from The Cyber Hymnal #5788