The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#532b

532b. With gladsome hearts we come

1 With gladsome hearts we come
within our holy home,
Our Saviour's Name to sing
Oh, well His House we love!
Oh, joy all joys above,
To praise the children's King!

2 The angels sing on high
Thy glory through the sky,
And then to earth they wing;
To guard us while we sleep,
And as their watch they keep,
To praise the children's King.

3 Oh, may we, while we live,
Such willing service give,
A holy offering!
And still Thy glory show
By deeds of love below,
To praise the children's King.

4 And may our hearts aspire
To join the heavenly choir,
Whose strains forever ring;
And learn on earth their hymn,
The song of seraphim
To praise the children's King.

5 O Light of Light, to Thee
Let earth and sky and sea
Eternal homage bring;
And grant us through Thy love,
Before Thy throne above,
To praise the children's King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: With gladsome hearts we come
• Title: With gladsome hearts we come
• Author: Lillie MacLeod (1890)
• Refrain First Line: To praise the children's King
• Meter: 6 S.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: For Children
• Notes: Tune name in index: LAUDES DOMINI

Tune Information

• Name: [With gladsome hearts we come]
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby
• Meter: 6 S.
• Key: C Major