The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#138

138. Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers

1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers!
And let your lights appear;
The evening is advancing
And darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising,
And soon He will draw nigh;
Up! go ye out to meet Him!
At midnight comes the cry.

2 See that your lights are burning;
Replenish them with oil;
Look now for your salvation,
The end of sin and toil.
The watchers on the mountain
Proclaim the Bridegroom near;
Go meet Him as He cometh,
With alleluias clear.

3 O wise and holy virgins,
Now raise your voices higher,
Until in songs of triumph
Ye meet the angel choir.
The marriage-feast is waiting,
The gates wide open stand;
Up, up, ye heirs of glory!
The Bridegroom is at hand.

4 Our hope and expectation,
O Jesus, now appear;
Arise, thou Sun so longed for,
O'er this benighted sphere!
With hearts and hands uplifted,
We plead, O Lord, to see
The days of earth's redemption,
And ever be with Thee!

Amem.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, believers!
• Title: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
• Author: L. Laurenti (1700)
• Translator: Sarah B. Findlater (1854)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:1-13
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Coming in Glory
• Notes: Arr., 1819, from J. Michael Haydn, d. 1806

Tune Information

• Name: GREENLAND
• Composer: J. Michael Haydn, d. 1806
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major