555. Rejoice, ye pure in heart

1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The Cross of Christ your King.

Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
Strong men and maidens meek,
Raise high your free exalting song;
God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain]

3 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth,
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth. [Refrain]

4 With voice as full and strong
As ocean's surging praise,
Send forth the hymns our fathers loved,
The psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]

5 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]

6 At last the march shall end,
The wearied ones shall rest,
The pilgrims find their Father's house,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]

7 Then on, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The Cross of Christ your King. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Rejoice, ye pure in heart
Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre, 1821 - 91
Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Saints' Days - Minor Festivals; The Church: Worship - The Close of Service; The Life In Christ: Adoration and Praise (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MARION
Composer: Arthur Henry Messiter, 1834 - 1916
Meter: S. M. With Refrain.
Key: G Major



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