Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16176 First Line: Rejoice! today earth tells abroad Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, Lyrics:
1 Rejoice! today earth tells abroad,
With holy veneration,
The gladsome Passover of God,
The feast of exultation.
Christ now from death to life,
From bondage to release,
To rest from weary strife,
His own hath brought to peace.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, rejoice,
Sing alleluia.
2 All hail! we know the Master’s voice,
Those words of true endearing;
The heav’nly bride must needs rejoice
In her dear king’s appearing;
With hearts from evil free
We turn to Him, the Light,
Death’s conqueror we see,
And life is in the sight! [Refrain]
3 Let all the world be very glad
And all that is within it;
He who awhile dominion had
No more, thank God, may win it!
Heav’n keeps the royal feast;
Hell, at the sight dismayed,
Grows faint before the least,
Before the faint, afraid! [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Rejoice! today earth tells abroad]
Rejoice! Today Earth Tells Abroad