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Topic Tags

Ascension Assurance God, Adoration of Hope Jesus, Triumphal Entry of

Scripture Tags

Psalm 95 Psalm 105 Matthew 28 Acts 2 Philippians 4 1 Thessalonians 4 Hebrews 12 Revelation 1

Hymnal Number

858

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Words by: Charles Wesley

Music by: Arthur Sullivan, John Darwall

Resource Type:

Keys included: D

About this Hymn

This astounding hymn of celebration by Charles Wesley can also be used as an opening hymn. The key verse that helps us understand the Ascension season is verse 2:
Our Savior, Jesus, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When he had purged our stains,
He took his seat above.
What a thought! It is almost too much to comprehend. Lift up your heart today.

Lyrics

Verse 1
Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore. Rejoice, give thanks, and sing and triumph evermore.

Chorus
Lift up your heart! Lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Verse 2
Our Savior, Jesus, reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above:

Verse 3
His kingdom cannot fail, he rules o'er earth and heav'n; the keys of death and hell are to our Jesus giv'n:

Verse 4
Rejoice in glorious hope, for Christ the Judge shall come to gather all his saints to their eternal home:

Copyrighted lyrics may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.

Attribution & Copyright

Words: Charles Wesley, 1746, alt.
Music: John Darwall, 1769; harm. Arthur Sullivan, 1874, alt.