Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #269 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias First Line: Lo, the day of days is here, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Lo, the day of days is here, Alleluia!
Festival of hope and cheer! Alleluia!
At the south-wind’s genial breath — Alleluia!
Nature wakes from seeming death, Alleluia!
2 Fields are smiling in the sun, Alleluia!
Loosened streamlets seaward run, Alleluia!
Tender blade and leaf appear; Alleluia!
‘Tis the spring-tide of the year, Alleluia!
3 Lo, the Eastertide is here, Alleluia!
Music thrills the atmosphere. Alleluia!
Join, you people all, and sing — Alleluia!
Love and praise and thanksgiving, Alleluia! Topics: Jewish and Christian Teachings Easter Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Lo, the Day of Days Is Here