New Songs of Praise and Power 1-2-3 Combined ‎#233

233. Better Every Day

1 There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found
By living only in a life of sin,
But since I’ve come to Jesus I have learn’d true joys abound,
With those alone who have His peace within.

Refrain:
Better, yes, it’s better ev’ry day,
Brighter, ever brighter, grows the way;
Jesus’ love is sweeter now than e’er it was before,
Praise the Lord, it’s getting better ev’ry day.

2 I used to think that I could not give up my life of sin,
I said, “Too narrow is the upward way,”
But tho’ I find it sometimes steep, yet Jesus leads me on,
And, praise the Lord, it’s better ev’ry day. [Refrain]

3 And so I’m pressing onward to my mansion in the sky,
Rejoicing in my Saviour all the way.
And on my pilgrim journey, as each milestone I pass by,
My glad heart sings, “It’s better ev’ry day.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found
• Title: Better Every Day
• Author: E. V. J.
• Refrain First Line: Better, yes, it's better ev'ry day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1922
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There was a time when I believed true pleasure could be found]
• Composer: Ethel V. Johnson
• Notes: Public Domain.