The lyrics were penned by Charles William Fry, while the melody is based on a traditional English tune, often attributed to William Shakespeare Hays.
is a cornerstone of Seventh-day Adventist worship, originally written by Charles William Fry in 1881 as "The Lily of the Valley". In the current version of the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal , it has been renumbered to 316 . Thematic Review HinГЎrio Adventista 88 - ACHEI UM GRANDE AMIGO
The final verse looks toward the "day that is coming," reflecting the central Adventist belief in the Second Coming of Christ, portrayed as a joyful moment of liberation from pain and sin. Musical & Historical Context The lyrics were penned by Charles William Fry,