Wake the Song of Joy and Gladness

1Wake the song of joy and gladness,
Hither bring your noblest lays;
Banish ev'ry tho't of sadness,
Pouring forth your highest praise,
Sing to Him whose care has brought us Once again with friends to meet,
And whose loving voice has taught us Of the way to Jesus' feet.

RefrainWake the song, wake the Song, the song of joy and gladness,
Wake the song, wake the song,
The song of jubilee.

2Joyfully with songs and banners,
We will greet the festal day;
Shout aloud our glad hosannas,
And our grateful homage pay.
We will chant our Saviour's glory While our tho'ts we raise above,
Telling still “the old, old story,”
Precious theme— Redeeming love!

3Thanks to Thee,
O holy Father,
For the mercies of the year;
May each heart, as here we gather,
Swell with gratitude sincere,
Thanks to Thee,
O loving Saviour,
For redemption thro' Thy blood:
Breathe upon us,
Holy Spirit,
Sweetly draw us near to God.