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Text:Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Adapter:C.H. Bateman
Author:William E. Hickson
Tune:MADRID

281. Come, Christians, Join to Sing

1. Come, Christians, join to sing,
Alleluia, Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let all with heart and voice
Before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice;
Alleluia, Amen!

2. Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia, Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia, Amen!
He is our Guide and Friend;
To us he'll condescend;
His love shall never end;
Alleluia, Amen!

3. Praise yet the Lord again;
Alleluia, Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia, Amen!
On Heaven's blissful shore
His goodness we'll adore,
Singing forever more,
Alleluia, Amen!

Text Information
First Line: Come, Christians, join to sing
Title: Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Adapter: C.H. Bateman (1843)
Author: William E. Hickson (1836)
Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 with alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 17
Notes: Text by C.H. Bateman, from Sacred Melodies for Children (1843), adapt. from “Join now in praise and sing” by William E. Hickson (1836).
Tune Information
Name: MADRID
Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 with alleluias
Incipit: 17161 5
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: European tune MADRID, first printed by Benjamin Carr in Twelve Airs (1825), arr. as in the Hymnal of the Presbyterian Church (1866).



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