Verse 1:
Rejoice Rejoice, ye pure in heart, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Verse 2:
With voice as full and strong
As ocean’s surging praise,
Send forth the sturdy hymns of old,
The psalms of ancient days.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Verse 3:
With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Verse 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:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Verse 5:
Praise Him who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
