Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#86

86. Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness

1 Day of wonder, day of gladness,
Hail thy ever glorious light!
Gone is sorrow, gone is sadness,
Ended is the gloomy night!
Listen to the angel’s story,--
Cast away all dark and dread;
Give to God the Father glory!
Christ is risen from the dead!

2 In the triumph of this hour,
Jubilant shall swell the song;
Unto Jesus, honor, power,
Blessing, victory belong.
Scattered are the clouds of error,
Sin and hell are captive led;
E’en the grave is free from terror,
Christ is risen from the dead!

3 Every people, every nation,
Soon shall hear the gladsome sound;
Joyous tidings of salvation,
Borne to earth’s remotest bound.
Then shall rise, in tones excelling,
Praise for grace so freely shed;
And the Easter hymn be swelling,
Christ is risen from the dead!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Day of wonder, day of gladness
• Title: Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness
• Author: B. H. Hall
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Easter
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AUTUMN
• Composer: Francois H. Barthelemon, 1741-1808
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.