I’ll Be So Glad When Day Is Done
By Anonymous (1600)
Lyrics
I'll be so glad when vict'ry's won;
There'll be no sorrow in God's tomorrow,
I'll be so glad when Jesus comes.
Bible Reference
Revelation 21:4
Lectionary & readings
Open today’s (or any date’s) assigned scriptures and find related hymns across church calendars. Useful when planning worship around this song’s themes or its Bible reference.
Hymn scripture: Revelation 21:4
About This Hymn
I’ll Be So Glad is a traditional gospel hymn that expresses the believer’s joyful anticipation of heaven. The hymn looks beyond the sorrows, struggles, and burdens of earthly life and celebrates the eternal peace that awaits in the presence of the Lord. Its simple yet heartfelt lyrics declare the believer’s confidence that the pain of this world is temporary and that eternal joy is certain for all who trust in Christ.
Appearing in Inspiring Hymns, the song became beloved in evangelical and revivalist traditions because of its hopeful and uplifting tone. Sung in churches, camp meetings, and gatherings of believers, I’ll Be So Glad resonates deeply with those longing for relief from life’s trials and a reminder of God’s ultimate promise of comfort and rest.
The hymn reflects the biblical hope of Revelation 21:4, reminding Christians that God will one day wipe away every tear. Its repeated assurance, “I’ll be so glad,” captures both the personal longing for heaven and the corporate joy of the redeemed. It remains a song of encouragement and faith, urging believers to hold fast to the promises of God as they journey through this life.
From the Dictionary of Hymnology
Related terms and concepts automatically matched to this hymn.
A beautiful land by faith I see Hymn
This hymn on heaven was given anonymously in the American Shining Star, New York, 1862, where it was entitled “The beautiful land.” It is widely used in America and appears in a few English Sunday school books.
Read moreAlles ist an Gottes Segen Hymn
An anonymous German hymn on Christian faith and patience, dating from about 1673. Miss Winkworth translated it as “All things hang on our possessing.”
Read moreA mourning class, a vacant seat Hymn
An anonymous hymn on the death of a scholar, first printed in the American Union Hymns of 1835. It is widely used in America but only in a few British Sunday school books.
Read moreStaff Visualizer
Open in MIDI StudioPowered by HTML MIDI PLAYER, MIDI FILE Made by Hymnal Library. · Study chords & lyrics in MIDI Studio
Want weekly hymns and devotionals?
⭐ Recommend This Hymn
Share this beautiful hymn with others
More hymn subjects
Latest Updated Hymnals
-
Open
Book of Common Praise (BoCP1915)Updated 3 days, 2 hours ago · 1915 -
Open
The New Apostolic Church HymnalUpdated 1 week, 1 day ago · 2008 -
Open
400+ Christmas Carols Book: Sheet Music for PianoUpdated 1 week, 2 days ago · 2014 -
Open
The Temple HymnalUpdated 1 week, 3 days ago · 1918 -
Open
The Popular HymnalUpdated 1 week, 3 days ago · 1918
Hymn Information
Click a linked name to open their biography.
MIDI File
Hymns from 1600
Popular Hymns
Recent Blog Posts
-
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?3 days, 13 hours ago -
10 Famous Hymns That Were Published Posthumo…1 week, 3 days ago -
What Does Hebrews 6:4-6 Mean? Can a Christia…1 week, 6 days ago -
10 Doctrinally Accurate Christmas Carols and…2 weeks, 3 days ago -
What Is a Lectionary? A Biblical, Historical…3 weeks, 2 days ago
Popular Blog Posts
-
Lessons from the Book of Haggai: Putting God…5 months ago -
Easter vs Passover: How a Biblical Feast Bec…7 months ago -
The Full Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ:…10 months, 3 weeks ago -
The 30 Most Famous Christmas Hymns and Carols1 year, 2 months ago -
The Story Behind the Hymn “Amazing Grace”10 months, 2 weeks ago
Visit Us on Social Media
Latest from X (Twitter)
Tweets by HymnalLibraryLatest from Facebook
Latest on YouTube
Daily Bible Verse
Disclaimer
The hymns, sheet music, MIDI files, and related content on this website are provided for educational and research purposes only.
- Public Domain: Many of the hymns featured here are in the public domain and may be freely used.
- Copyrighted Works: Some hymns may still be under copyright protection. Where applicable, permission has either been requested from the copyright owner, or the content is shared under the principles of fair use for educational purposes.
⚠️ Important Notice: If you wish to reproduce, distribute, or use any copyrighted hymn beyond personal study or educational use, you must obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. This website does not grant any rights for commercial use yet.
If there is any other question please address it to us in our Contact Page, for further assistance. Thank you for using the site. May God Bless You.
Recently Added · Dictionary of Hymnology
Browse dictionary →Leave your question in the forum for others to answer — requests, missing lines, writers, and worship ideas welcome.