THE GLORY OF THE SPRING, HOW SWEET!

The glory of the spring, how sweet!

The new-born life, how glad!

What joy the happy earth to greet

In spring’s bright raiment clad!

Divine Redeemer, Thee we bless

For Thy great love and power,

And greet Thee for Thy loveliness

Expressed in leaf and flower.

Oh may we be, by Thy great power,

Renewed these spring-tide days;

And so reflect Thee in each hour

That all shall give Thee praise.

Still let new life and strength upspring,

Still let new joy be given;

And grant the glad new song to ring

Throughout the earth and heaven.

T.H. Gill, 1867