The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9848

9848. Clap Hands, O Ye Heavens

1 Clap hands, O ye heavens,
Thou firmament ring!
From highest to lowest,
Thou universe sing!
The darkness and tumult
Have ended in calm;
And glory has come,
And victory’s palm.

Refrain:
Clap your hands, all ye mountains!
Ye valleys, all ring!
O warble, ye fountains,
Ye little hills, sing!
He liveth again, as truly He said.
Unconquered, unharmed,
He has come from the dead.

2 Come forth, O ye flowers,
Come forth with the Spring!
And deck the fair plains with
Each blossoming thing.
With violets humble
Let roses be joined,
And marigolds bright,
With lilies combined. [Refrain]

3 Thou song of rejoicing,
Rise higher and higher,
Thou spirit of gladness,
Breathe forth from the lyre.
For Jesus is risen,
As truly He said,
Unconquered, unharmed,
He’s come from the dead. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Clap hands, O ye heavens
• Title: Clap Hands, O Ye Heavens
• Refrain First Line: Clap your hands, all ye mountains!
• Language: English
• Source: 16th Century
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Clap hands, O ye heavens]
• Composer: Anonymous (1881)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The Beacon Light, by John H. Tenney and Elisah A. Hoffman (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain