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Songs of Gladness

Horatius Bonar • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Verse 1

Songs of gladness, never sadness Sing the ransomed ones of heaven; Anthems swelling ever telling Of the joy of souls forgiv’n.

Chorus

Sweetest music ever swelling Thro’ the courts of heav’n above; Ever singing, ever saying, “God is Life, and God is Love!”

Verse 2

Ever sunshine, never shadow, Calm, mild, clear celestial day; Ever summer in its brightness, Never winter or decay.

Chorus

Sweetest music ever swelling Thro’ the courts of heav’n above; Ever singing, ever saying, “God is Life, and God is Love!”

Verse 3

Ever gazing, loving, praising, With the angel hosts above; One eternal “Hallelujah!” One eternal song of love.

Chorus

Sweetest music ever swelling Thro’ the courts of heav’n above; Ever singing, ever saying, “God is Life, and God is Love!”

Verse 4

Never sighing, never sinning; No distrust, nor doubt, nor fears; Thro’ the long unending ages, Thro’ the long eternal years.

Chorus

Sweetest music ever swelling Thro’ the courts of heav’n above; Ever singing, ever saying, “God is Life, and God is Love!”

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 16:11