Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#388

388. Rejoice, Ye 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,
Strong men and maidens meek,
Raise high your free, exulting song,
God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain]

3 With voice as full and strong
As ocean’s surging praise,
Send forth the hymns our fathers loved,
The psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]

4 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]

5 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day! [Refrain]

6 Praise Him who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore,
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, ye pure in heart
• Title: Rejoice, Ye 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: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32:11
• Topic: Adoration and praise; Consecration; Hope; Joy; Marriage / Wedding; Peace; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

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