The Hymnal ‎#56

56. On our way rejoicing

1 On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love!
Is there grief or sadness?
Thou our Joy shalt be;
Is our sky beclouded?
There is light with Thee.

Refrain:
On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love!

2 If with honest-hearted
Love for God and man,
Day by day Thou find us
Doing all we can,
Thou who giv'st the seed-time
Wilt give large increase,
Crown the head with blessings,
Fill the heart with peace. [Refrain]

3 On our way rejoicing
Gladly let us go;
Conquered hath our Leader,
Vanquished is the foe;
Christ without, our safety;
Christ within, our joy;
Who, if we be faithful,
Can our hope destroy? [Refrain]

4 Unto God the Father
Joyful songs we sing;
Unto God the Saviour
Thankful hearts we bring;
Unto God the Spirit
Bow we and adore;
On our way rejoicing
Now and evermore. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: On our way rejoicing
• Author: Rev. John S. B. Monsell (1863, 1873)
• Refrain First Line: On our way rejoicing
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Times of Worship: Closing; Cheerfulness; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Joy; Processionals; Worship: Closing
• Notes: Stanza 1 alt.

Tune Information

• Name: HERMAS
• Composer: Frances R. Havergal (1871)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major