Classic Poem

1. The gloomy night of sadness, Begins to flee away, The
glowing tinge of morning, Proclaims the rising
2. Now truth, unveiled, is shining, With beams of sacred light, The
mourning pilgrims wonder, And leave the paths of
day; That welcome day of promise, When Christ shall claim his
night. Their glowing hearts in rapture, All filled with joy di-
right, And on the world in darkness, Pour forth a flood of light.
vine, Burst forth in shouting glory, And like their Master shine.

3. Come let's begin the anthems
And join the choir above,
To praise our blessed Jesus,
And bless the God we love.
All honor, praise and glory,
Salvation to our God;
Hosanna to our Jesus,
Who washed us in his blood.

4. The courts of heaven are ringing,
With songs of highest strains,
And ceaseless praise is rolling,
Along the flowery plains.
O could we rise triumphant,
And join with those above,
To shout and sing forever,
Free grace and dying love.