Author: Anonymous Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Welcome, day of blessing! Refrain First Line: This day is the promise sealed Lyrics: 1 Welcome, day of blessing!
Peace and joy thy moments bring;
Welcome, day of gladness!
Round the earth may thy praises ring.
Refrain:
This day is the promise sealed,
This day is the love of God revealed;
Over Bethlehem, the angel voices sing
The birthday of our king.
2 Carol, men and maidens!
With the angels sound His praise.
Carol, youth and children,
In full chorus your voices raise. [Refrain]
3 Onward, bear His standard!
Spread the triumphs of His name!
Upward, lift the banner,
And the forces of evil shame. [Refrain]
4 Crown Him, then ye people,
Crown the Savior, Prince of Peace!
Crown Him, O ye nations,
For His kingdom shall still increase! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Welcome, day of blessing!] Text Sources: The Helper in Sacred Song by George C. Hugg and Frank L. Armstrong (Philadelphia: Church & Sunday School Music Publishing Company)
Welcome Song