Author: Johann Daniel Herrnschmidt, 1675-1723; Russell G. Holder, 1896-_____ Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #259 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Church, rejoice!
Raise thy voice,
Sing Jehovah’s worthy praise;
Extol His Name forever;
Laud Him, our God and Savior;
Proclaim to every nation
The tidings of salvation;
Bear ye witness
To His greatness;
Spread the story
Of His glory
To the earth’s remotest bound.
2 Church, unite
For the right;
Let thy foes behold thy stand;
Rebuke them for their error;
Inspire with hope and fervor;
Declare the Savior’s merit
And how the Holy Spirit
By His power,
Every hour,
Will direct us
And protect us
In a world of sin and strife.
3 Church, go forth
O’er the earth;
Christ, thy Head, has hallowed thee,
A chosen Bride forever,
Adorned for our Savior;
Be strong and be not cheerless,
And may thy saints be fearless;
In all places,
With all races,
May that story
Of His glory
Be the hope of all the world. Topics: The Church's Life and Work Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH, REJOICE
Church, Rejoice!