Moravian Book of Worship ‎#786

786. Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!

1 Rejoice, O pilgrim throng!
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 Your hallelujahs loud,
your clear hosannas raise!
Send forth your sturdy hymns of old,
the psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]

3 Lift up your standard high!
March on in firm array!
As pilgrims through the darkness wend
till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]

4 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims reach their home at last,
Jerusalem the blessed. [Refrain]

5 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, O pilgrim throng!
• Title: Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!
• Author: Edward H. Plumptre (1865, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice
• Meter: S.M. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 20:4-5
  ;
  Psalm 32:11
  ;
  Psalm 147
  ;
  Isaiah 61:10
  ;
  2 Corinthians 2:14
  ;
  Philippians 4:4-7
  ;
  Colossians 3:12-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:12-14
• Topic: Journey; Life to Come

Tune Information

• Name: MARION
• Composer: Arthur H. Messiter (1883)
• Meter: S.M. with Refrain
• Key: G Major