Hymn 642 – LIFT up thine head to God, holy saints | C&S English Hymnary

1. LIFT up thine head to God, holy saints Hark! ‘tis joy cometh to thee at dawn God hath to us promised in His word That, ‘tis joy cometh to us at dawn. Chorus: Joy cometh the dawn Even though weeping may last till dusk Joy cometh at the dawn Ever sure, joy cometh at the dawn. 2. Ye holy pilgrims, be not afraid Hark! ‘tis joy cometh to thee at dawn Wipe away thine tears, weeping to cease Hark! ‘tis joy cometh to thee at dawn. Chorus: Joy cometh the dawn... 3. Rejoice! For darkness shall soon begone Behold! Thy joy cometh at the dawn The morning of glory shall be born Bringing forth to us our joyful morn. Chorus: Joy cometh the dawn... 4. Let our hearts be filled with joy today For our Joy cometh forth at the dawn God shall wipe away from us our tears Oh! ‘T’is joy cometh to us at dawn. Chorus: Joy cometh the dawn Even though weeping may last till dusk Joy cometh at the dawn Ever sure, joy cometh at the dawn AMEN