Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#171

171. Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

1 Rejoice, the Lord is king!
Your Lord and King adore;
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing,
And triumph evermore:

Refrain:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

2 Our Savior Jesus reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When he had purged our stains,
He took his seat above: [Refrain]

3 His kingdom cannot fail;
He rules o'er earth and heav'n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv'n. [Refrain]

4 He sits at God's right hand
Till all his foes submit
And bow to his command
And fall beneath his feet: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is king!
• Title: Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Lift up your heart
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christ the King; Ascension; Praise, Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: LAUS REGIS
• Composer: William E. Fischer, 1849-1936
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: D Major