African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#537

537. Rejoice, O Pure in Heart

1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.

Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.

2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
All those for truth do seek;
Raise high your free, exulting song,
God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain]

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]

4 Then on, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing;
Your glorious banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, ye pure in heart
• Title: Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
• Author: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821-1891
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice give thanks and sing
• Meter: SM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Revelation 19:7
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Cross; Old Age; Christian Pilgrimage; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: MARION
• Composer: Arthur H. Messiter, 1834-1916
• Meter: SM with refrain
• Key: G Major