The Hymnal ‎#532

532. On our way rejoicing

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!

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

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

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?

Unto God the Father
Joyful songs we sing;
Unto God the Savior
Thankful hearts we bring;
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Unto God the Spirit
Bow we and adore,
On our way rejoicing
Now and evermore!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: On our way rejoicing
• Author: John S. B. Monsell (1863)
• Meter: 6.5., 12 lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Processional; Sunday Schools: Closing Hymns; Sunday Schools: Processionals
• Notes: Alternative Tune VALOUR, #92

Tune Information

• Name: HERMAS
• Composer: Frances R. Havergal (1871)
• Meter: 6.5., 12 lines
• Incipit: 33321 64317 65234
• Key: A Major