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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 716 · Words: Charles Wesley · Tune: GOPSAL
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Charles Wesley in 1746, this hymn exults in Christ's kingship and resurrection, calling believers to perpetual rejoicing. It is one of Wesley's most triumphant texts, set to a tune attributed to Handel.
Verse 1
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
mortals, give thanks
and sing, and triumph
evermore.
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice;
rejoice; again
I say, rejoice.
Refrain
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice; rejoice;
again I say, rejoice.
Verse 2
Jesus the Savior reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged
our stains, he took
his seat above.
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice;
rejoice; again
I say, rejoice.
Refrain
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice; rejoice;
again I say, rejoice.
Verse 3
His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules o’er
earth and heaven;
the keys of earth
and hell are to
our Jesus given.
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice;
rejoice; again
I say, rejoice.
Refrain
Lift up your heart,
lift up your voice; rejoice;
again I say, rejoice.
Verse 4
Rejoice in glorious hope!
Jesus the Judge shall come,
and take his servants
up to their eternal home.
We soon shall hear
th’archangel’s voice;
the trump of God
shall sound, rejoice!
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