Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #349 (2012) Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: Ascension of the Lord; Christ the King; Funeral Sacraments; Heaven; Joy; Judgment; Praise; Reign of God, Kingdom; Second Coming; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Refrain First Line: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Refrain:
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
2 The Lord, our Savior, reigns,
The God of truth and love.
When he had purged our sins,
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 Rejoice in glorious hope!
For Christ the Judge shall come
And take his servants up
To their eternal home. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 95 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH
Rejoice, the Lord Is King!