The Old Campground

Verse 1

We have met today on the old campground, And our hearts, O God, o’erflow With our songs of joy, and a stream of thanks For the love Thou dost bestow.

Chorus

We will sing, praise the Lord! Let the joyful music roll! We will strike the happy key, Hallelujah! I am free! We will sing in sweet accord.

Verse 2

We have met today on the old campground, And our shouts of glory ring; There’s a mighty stir as the Lord comes down, And the saints His praises sing.

Verse 3

We have met today on the old campground, Oh, the fellowship so sweet, As the pure in heart all together flow In the bonds of love complete.

Verse 4

We have met today on the old campground, And we come in Jesus’ name; Here, O mighty God, let Thy thunder sound, And Thy awesome Spirit flame.

Verse 5

We have met today on the old campground, And we come to work and pray; Here redeem, dear Lord, even multitudes At Thy altar, day by day.