

Author: L. Laurenti, 1660-1722; S. B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 335 hymnals Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers,
And let your lights appear;
The evening is advancing,
And darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising
And soon is drawing nigh.
Up, pray and watch and wrestle;
At midnight comes the cry.
2 The watchers on the mountain
Proclaim the Bridegroom near;
Go forth as He approaches
With alleluias clear.
The marriage feast is waiting;
The gates wide open stand.
Arise, O heirs of glory;
The Bridegroom is at hand.
3 Ye saints, who here in patience
Their cross and suff'rings bore,
Shall live and reign forever
When sorrow is no more.
Around the throne of glory
The Lamb they shall behold;
In triumph cast before Him
Their diadems of gold!
4 Our hope and expectation,
O Jesus now appear;
Arise, O Sun so longed for,
O'er this benighted sphere.
With hearts and hands uplifted,
We plead, O Lord, to see
The day of earth's redemption,
That sets Your people free!
Used With Tune: HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers