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.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Refrain

Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

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.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Refrain

Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Verse 3

With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints of earth,
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Refrain

Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Verse 4

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.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Refrain

Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Verse 5

Praise Him who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore,
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
One God forever more.

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Refrain

Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.