Gospel Herald in Song ‎#57

57. In the Time of Birds and Blossoms

1 When the lavish hand of summer,
Decks the earth in fair array,
Radiant with golden sunshine,
Comes the welcome Children’s Day.

Refrain:
Welcome, welcome Children’s Day,
Happy, happy Children’s Day;
In the time of birds and blossoms
Comes the welcome Children’s Day.

2 When the roses scent the breezes
Which among them softly stray,
And when arching skies are bluest,
Comes the welcome Children’s Day. [Refrain]

3 When the merry birds are singing
Over nests their sweetest lay,
Filling woodlands green with music,
Comes the welcome Children’s Day. [Refrain]

4 When all nature is rejoicing
Children’s voices, fresh and gay,
In the Savior’s praise are blending
On their welcome festal day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When the lavish hand of summer
• Title: In the Time of Birds and Blossoms
• Author: Jennie Wilson
• Refrain First Line: Welcome, welcome Children's Day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Scripture:
  Habakkuk 3:18
• Topic: Children; Springtime

Tune Information

• Name: [When the lavish hand of summer]
• Composer: C. E. Koch