Concordia ‎#222

222. On our Way Rejoicing

1 On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love!
Is there grief or sadness?
Firm our trust shall be;
Light shall come from Thee.

2 If with honest-hearted
Love for God and man,
Day by day Thou find us
Doing what we can;
Thou who giv'st the seed-time
Wilt give large increase,
Crown the head with blessings,
Fill the heart with peace.

3 On our way rejoicing
Gladly let us go;
Conquered hath our Leader,
Vanquished is our foe!
Christ without, our safety;
Christ within, our joy;
Who, if we be faithful,
Can our hope destroy?

4 Unto God the Father
Joyful songs we sing;
Unto God the Savior
Thankful hearts we bring;
Unto God the Spirit
Bow we and adore;
On our way rejoicing
Now and evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: On our way rejoicing
• Title: On our Way Rejoicing
• Author: John S. B. Monsell (1863)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Childhood and Youth: Youth; Childhood

Tune Information

• Name: RUTH
• Composer: Samuel Smith (1870)
• Key: E♭ Major