The New English Hymnal ‎#443

443. Rejoice, the Lord is King

1 REJOICE, the Lord is King,
Your Lord and King adore;
Mortals, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore:

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

2 Jesus, the Saviour, 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 heaven;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus given: [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
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Ascensiontide; Christ the King

Tune Information

• Name: GOPSAL
• Composer: G. F. Handel, 1685-1759
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: C Major