Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#281

281. Come, Christians, Join to Sing

1. Come, Christians, join to sing,
Alleluia, Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let all with heart and voice
Before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice;
Alleluia, Amen!

2. Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia, Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia, Amen!
He is our Guide and Friend;
To us he'll condescend;
His love shall never end;
Alleluia, Amen!

3. Praise yet the Lord again;
Alleluia, Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia, Amen!
On Heaven's blissful shore
His goodness we'll adore,
Singing forever more,
Alleluia, Amen!

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Christians, join to sing
• Title: Come, Christians, Join to Sing
• Adapter: C.H. Bateman (1843)
• Author: William E. Hickson (1836)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:15
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 17
• Notes: Text by C.H. Bateman, from Sacred Melodies for Children (1843), adapt. from “Join now in praise and sing” by William E. Hickson (1836).

Tune Information

• Name: MADRID
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 with alleluias
• Incipit: 17161 5
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: European tune MADRID, first printed by Benjamin Carr in Twelve Airs (1825), arr. as in the Hymnal of the Presbyterian Church (1866).