607    148th     W. Gadsby
“Rejoice evermore.” 1 Thess. 5. 16; Luke 10. 20

1 Rejoice, ye saints, rejoice,
  In Christ, your glorious Head;
  With heart, and soul, and voice,
  His matchless honours spread;
  Exalt his love, proclaim his name,
  And sweetly sing the Lamb once slain.

2 The blood and righteousness
  Of the incarnate Word;
  The wisdom, truth, and grace,
  Of your exalted Lord,
  Unite, with one immortal voice,
  To bid the saints of God rejoice.

3 God’s promise and his oath,
  And covenant of grace,
  Abide secure enough,
  To all the chosen race;
  And with a solemn, heavenly voice
  Invite believers to rejoice.

4 The whole of Deity,
  With all his grace contains,
  In sweetest harmony
  A solemn joy proclaims;
  The Father, Word, and Spirit’s voice
  Unite to bid the saints rejoice.