1 Welcome to our entertainment,
Welcome to this waiting throng;
May each heart o'erflow with pleasure,
And enjoy this hour of song.

Chorus:
Welcome, welcome, happy welcome,
We extend to you this night;
May each heart be filled with gladness,
And this hour of song be bright.

2 On the strains of music lifted
To the highest earthly joys;
And if clouds o'er hearts have drifted,
May they vanish with our songs. [Chorus]

3 May this entertainment gladden
Ev'ry soul assembled here;
May our songs with blessings laden
Fill each heart with pleasures rare. [Chorus]