The Worshipbook ‎#561

561. Rejoice, O Pure in Heart

1 Rejoice, O pure in heart;
Rejoice give thanks, and sing;
Your glorious 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 voice as full and strong
As ocean’s surging praise,
Send forth the hymns our fathers loved,
The psalms of ancient days. [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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, O pure in heart
• Title: Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
• Author: Edward H. Plumptre (1865, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice
• Meter: S.M. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:4-7
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship
• Notes: Refrain added, 1883

Tune Information

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