When music fills the soul of man There is no room for sin So open wide your heart-door, friend, Let music dwell within. Oh, that we this glorious gift Employ to magnify The God who gave His Son that we Might live and never die. For songs like deeds will win the soul Of man beset with ill. So sing the songs of love and home The hungry spirit fill. With thoughts that cheer, cast out all gloom And we can help you know, By singing songs that thrill the heart And make the pale cheek glow. Blest music, man's inspiring friend, Up to thy starry throne ascend And with you souls of man will trend, O music, life of man defend. |