Hymns for the Living Church ‎#14

14. 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 fair,
Raise high your free, exulting song,
God's wondrous praise declare. (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 Yes, on through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go;
From youth to age, by night and day,
In gladness and in woe. (Refrain)

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

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, ye pure in heart
• Title: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
• Author: Edward H. Plumptre (1865)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing!
• Meter: S.M. Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33:1
• Topic: Old Age; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: MARION
• Composer: Arthur H. Messiter (1883)
• Meter: S.M. Ref.
• Key: F Major