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659. On Our Way Rejoicing

1 On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O thou God of love!
Is there grief or sadness?
Thine it cannot be!
Is our sky beclouded?
Clouds are not from Thee!

Refrain:
On our way rejoicing,
As we homeward move,
Hearken to our praises,
O Thou God of love!

2 If with honest-hearted
Love for God and man,
Day by day Thou find us
Doing what we can;
Thou who giv'st the seed-time
Wilt give large increase,
Crown the head with blessings
Fill the heart with peace. [Refrain]

3 On our way rejoicing
Gladly let us go;
Conquered hath our leader,
Vanquished is our foe!
Christ without, our safety;
Christ within, our joy;
Who, if we be faithful,
Can our hope destroy? [Refrain]

4 Unto God the Father
Joyful songs we sing;
Unto God the Saviour
Thankful hearts we bring.
Unto God the Spirit
Bow we and adore,
On our way rejoicing
Now and evermore! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: On our way rejoicing
Title: On Our Way Rejoicing
Refrain First Line: On our way rejoicing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Christ Precious; Hymns for Worship: Closing Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ST. GERTRUDE
Notes: Public Domain.



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