Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#608

608. 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;
Our cry he will attend;
His love shall never end:
Alleluia! Amen!

3 Praise yet our Christ again;
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven's joyful shore
His goodness we'll adore,
Singing forevermore:
Alleluia! Amen!

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Christians, join to sing
• Title: Come, Christians, Join to Sing
• Author: Christian Henry Bateman, 1813-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: 66 66 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Psalm 30:4
  ;
  Psalm 67:3
  ;
  Psalm 95:1
• Topic: Gathering; Joy; Praise; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites: Entrance Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Entrance Song

Tune Information

• Name: MADRID
• Meter: 66 66 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Anon. melody, Philadelphia, 1826