27. Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Rejoice, ye pure in heart!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.

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Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

With voice as full and strong
As ocean's surging praise,
Send forth the sturdy hymns of old,
The psalms of ancient days.

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Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

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

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Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

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.

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Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!

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

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Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!