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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 160 · Words: Edward H. Plumptre · Tune: MARION
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A processional hymn written by Edward H. Plumptre in 1865 for a choir festival, calling the faithful to joyful praise and thanksgiving. Its rousing refrain 'Rejoice, give thanks and sing' makes it a popular hymn of celebration.
Verse 1
Rejoice, ye
pure in heart,
rejoice, give thanks
and sing;
your glorious banner
wave on high,
the cross of Christ
your King.
Refrain
Rejoice, (Rejoice,)
rejoice, (rejoice,)
rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
Verse 2
Your clear hosannas raise,
and alleluias loud;
whilst answering echoes
upward float,
like wreaths of
incense cloud.
Refrain
Rejoice, (Rejoice,)
rejoice, (rejoice,)
rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
Verse 3
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, (rejoice,)
rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
Verse 4
At last the
march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims find
their heavenly home,
Jerusalem the blest.
Refrain
Rejoice, (Rejoice,)
rejoice, (rejoice,)
rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
Verse 5
Praise God who
reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore,
the Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore.
Refrain
Rejoice, (Rejoice,)
rejoice, (rejoice,)
rejoice, give thanks,
and sing.
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