27. Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart!

Verse 1

Rejoice ye pure in heart!

Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;

Your festal banner wave on high,

The cross of Christ your King.

Chorus 1

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

Give thanks and sing.

Verse 2

With voice as full and strong

As ocean’s surging praise,

Send forth the sturdy hymns of old,

The psalms of ancient days.

Chorus 3

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

Give thanks and sing.

Verse 4

With all the angel choirs,

With all the saints of earth,

Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,

True rapture, noblest mirth.

Chorus 5

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

Give thanks and sing.

Verse 6

Yes, on through life’s long path,

Still chanting as ye go;

From youth to age, by night and day,

In gladness and in woe.

Chorus 7

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

Give thanks and sing.

Verse 8

Praise Him who reigns on high,

The Lord whom we adore,

The Father, Son and Holy Ghost,

One God forever more.

Chorus 9

Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,

Give thanks and sing.