1. When the rosy light of morning
Softly beams above the hill;
And the birds, sweet heavenly songsters,
Every dell with music fill,
Fresh from slumber we awaken;
Sunshine makes the heart so gay;
Nature breathes her sweetest fragrance
On the holy Sabbath day.
Then away, haste away;
Come away to the Sunday School;
Then away, do not delay;
Come away to the Sunday School.
2. For a good and glorious purpose
Thus we meet each Sabbath day,
Each one striving for salvation
Through the Lord’s appointed way.
Earnest toil will be rewarded;
Zealous hearts need not repine;
God will not withhold his blessings
From the eager, seeking mind.
Then away, haste away;
Come away to the Sunday School;
Then away, do not delay;
Come away to the Sunday School.
3. Let us then press boldly onward,
Prove ourselves as soldiers true;
He will lead us, he will guide us.
Come, there’s work for all to do;
Never tiring, never doubting,
Boldly struggling to the end,
In the world, though foes assail us,
God will surely be our friend.
Then away, haste away;
Come away to the Sunday School;
Then away, do not delay;
Come away to the Sunday School.