Author: Edward H. Plumptre Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 429 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, Rejoice, give thanks and sing Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O 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,
both men and women, raise
on high your free, exulting song,
declare God's wondrous praise. [Refrain]
3 Still lift your standard high,
still chanting as you go,
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe. [Refrain]
4 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest,
the pilgrims reach their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]
5 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore. [Refrain]
Psalter Hymnal, 1987 Topics: Worship; Anniversaries; Old Age; Youth Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart