Light in the Valley ‎#196

196. "Return of Summer"

1 We hail thee glorious summer,
We welcome thee today,
With all thy flow'ry legions
And all thy song-birds gay.
The happy rills to meet thee
With merry laughter run;
While woodland banners greet thee,
Beneath a smiling sun.

Chorus:
We hail thee joyous Summer!
We welcome thee today!
With all thy flow'ry legion,
And all thy song-birds gay!

2 We hail thy smile of gladness
O Summer fair and sweet;
O let us lay all sadness
And sighing at thy feet.
The woodland ways are ringing
With many a merry lay;
Oh let us join in singing
With nature's choir today. [Chorus]

3 O Summer thou hast brought us
A message sweet and fair;
O Summer thou hast taught us
Of heaven's brooding care.
Thy gleaming skies of glory
Watch o'er the world in love.
They tell a glad, sweet story
Of summer lands above. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We hail thee, glorious summer
• Title: "Return of Summer"
• Author: Alice Jean Cleator
• Refrain First Line: We hail thee joyous Summer!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Anniversary; Children's Day

Tune Information

• Name: [We hail thee glorious summer]
• Composer: Robert Brooks Finch
• Key: B♭ Major