The Children Sing (1951), no. 123
Give Me the Joy of Living

1. Give me the joy of living, Some glorious work to do! A spirit of thanksgiving With loyal heart and true. Some lonely path to brighten Where tired feet now stray, Some burden yet to lighten, To work while yet ’tis day.

Give me the joy of living, Some glorious work to do; Give me the joy of living, With loyal heart and true.

2. Still for the Master gleaning, Let heart and hand be strong, Oh, let me know life’s meaning, And sing its sweetest song. With faithful hearts to love me, Let me nobly fill my place And reach that heav’n above me By his approving grace.

Give me the joy of living, Some glorious work to do; Give me the joy of living, With loyal heart and true.