Author: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #98 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers,
And let your lights appear;
The evening is advancing,
And darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising,
And soon He draweth nigh;
Up, pray and watch and wrestle;
At midnight comes the cry.
2 See that your lamps are burning;
Replenish them with oil;
Look now for your salvation,
The end of earthly toil.
The watchers on the mountain
Proclaim the Bridegroom near;
Go meet Him as He cometh,
With alleluias clear.
3 Our Hope and Expectation,
O Jesus, now appear!
Arise, Thou Sun so longed for,
O'er this benighted sphere!
With hearts and hands up lifted,
We plead, O Lord, to see
The day of earth's redemption
That brings us unto Thee.
Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Rejoice, Rejoice, believers