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Author: Emma Lent Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A light in the sky that is golden and clear Refrain First Line: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again Lyrics: 1 A light in the sky that is golden and clear, A sound of glad bells falling sweet on the ear, A thrill of a bird from a summer land come, A joy in the heart, and a song in the home. Refrain: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again, And fain would forget all our sorrow and pain, Gethsemane’s garden full well we have known, But now we look up to a conqueror’s throne. 2 A perfume from roses and lilies full fair, An anthem of praise ringing out on the air, A balm to the hearts that by grief have been riv’n, A key to the grave, and a promise of Heav’n. [Refrain] 3 Here pardon and peace for the heart we shall find, And solace for sorrow, and strength for the mind, For surely and surely our dead shall arise, When th’last Easter morning gilds brightly the skies. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A light in the sky that is golden and clear] Text Sources: The Service of Praise, by J. Lincoln Hall et al. (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack Company, 1900), number 183

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[A light in the sky that is golden and clear]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Joseph Lincoln Hall Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 53221 15561 65532 Used With Text: What Easter Brings

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What Easter Brings

Author: Mrs. Emma Lent Hymnal: The Service of Praise #183 (1900) First Line: A light in the sky that is golden and clear Refrain First Line: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again Lyrics: 1 A light in the sky that is golden and clear, A sound of glad bells falling sweet on the ear, A thrill of a bird from a summer land come, A joy in the heart, and a song in the home. Refrain: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again, And fain would forget all our sorrow and pain, Gethsemane’s garden full well we have know’n, But now we look up to a conqueror’s throne. 2 A perfume from roses and lilies full fair, An anthem of praise ringing out on the air, A balm to the hearts that by grief have been riv’n, A key to the grave, and a promise of Heav’n. [Refrain] 3 Here pardon and peace for the heart we shall find, And solace for sorrow, and strength for the mind, For surely and surely our dead shall arise, When th’last Easter morning gilds brightly the skies. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A light in the sky that is golden and clear]

What Easter Brings

Author: Emma Lent Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7837 First Line: A light in the sky that is golden and clear Refrain First Line: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again Lyrics: 1 A light in the sky that is golden and clear, A sound of glad bells falling sweet on the ear, A thrill of a bird from a summer land come, A joy in the heart, and a song in the home. Refrain: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again, And fain would forget all our sorrow and pain, Gethsemane’s garden full well we have known, But now we look up to a conqueror’s throne. 2 A perfume from roses and lilies full fair, An anthem of praise ringing out on the air, A balm to the hearts that by grief have been riv’n, A key to the grave, and a promise of Heav’n. [Refrain] 3 Here pardon and peace for the heart we shall find, And solace for sorrow, and strength for the mind, For surely and surely our dead shall arise, When th’last Easter morning gilds brightly the skies. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A light in the sky that is golden and clear]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[A light in the sky that is golden and clear]" in The Service of Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry