Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #580 (2000) Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 110:1 First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Refrain First Line: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
mortals, give thanks and sing,
and triumph evermore.
Refrain:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
rejoice, again I say, rejoice.
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged our stains,
he took his seat above. [Refrain]
3 His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules o'er earth and heav'n;
the keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus giv'n. [Refrain]
4 He sits at God's right hand
till all his foes submit,
and bow to his command,
and fall beneath his feet. [Refrain] Topics: Ascensiontide; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Year B Advent 4; Year C Easter 7 Languages: English Tune Title: GOPSAL
Rejoice, the Lord is King