O Rejoice in the Lord

God never moves without purpose or plan

Author: Ron Hamilton (1978; Alt. 1990, mod.)
CCLI Number: 2052
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: Ron Hamilton

In honor and memory of Ron ("Patch the Pirate") Hamilton (1950-2023), the American Christian musician, lyricist, composer, and president and owner of Majesty Music, who passed away last week on April 19, the posts this week will be about him. After finishing high school, in 1969 Ron went on to Bob Jones University (BJU) in Greenville, SC, where he received a BA in Church Music in 1973, followed by an MA in Church Music Composition. While at BJU Ron met Shelly Garlock at vesper choir, directed by her father, Dr. Frank Garlock; it was "love at first sight" and six years later, on May 31, 1975, they were married. They have five children: Jonathan, Tara, Alyssa, Megan, and Jason. Immediately, they began working at Majesty Music, a Christian… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: God never moves without purpose or plan
Title: O Rejoice in the Lord
Author: Ron Hamilton (1978; Alt. 1990, mod.)
Meter: 10.11.11.8 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O rejoice in the Lord
Copyright: © 1978, Ron Hamilton, Musical Ministries in Praises, administered by Majesty Music.

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Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #132

Rejoice Hymns #680

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