218. Songs In The Mountains

There are songs in the mountains, there are songs in the vale; Hearts may sing in the daytime, and when nightshades prevail.  O then sing when the birds sing or when storm-clouds are low, For the saints can rejoice while God his blessings bestow.

So I sing all the day and I sing all the night, and I sing when it's cloudy, I sing when it's light, For I'm happy in Jesus, there's a song in my soul!

2.

There will come days of sadness, there may come times of need; But the Savior is with me, he's my Shepherd indeed.  For he bears all my burdens and he comforts my heart, He is here when I need him, he will never depart.

So I sing all the day and I sing all the night, and I sing when it's cloudy, I sing when it's light, For I'm happy in Jesus, there's a song in my soul!

3.

The light songs of the worldlings do not last through the night, And the joy of the sinners often changes to fright.  But the heart-ease of Eden in the soul of God's own, Is the gift of our Savior, with his presence made known.

So I sing all the day and I sing all the night, and I sing when it's cloudy, I sing when it's light, For I'm happy in Jesus, there's a song in my soul!

4.

I've a Spirit to comfort, and to teach and to guide.  I've a Father to hear me let whatever betide.  And my High Priest forever takes my part at the throne, So I sing on my journey for I'm never alone.

So I sing all the day and I sing all the night, and I sing when it's cloudy, I sing when it's light, For I'm happy in Jesus, there's a song in my soul!

 

© 1965 John R. Rice, current status unknown