HYMN #0393 A&M #393 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M. s = loo Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #393: Rejoice, ye pure in heart

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

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Rejoice, ye pure in heart.
Rejoice, rave thanks, and sing :
Your festal" banner wave on high,
The Cross of Christ your King.

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Bright youth and snow-crown'd
age,
Strong men and maidens meek,
Raise high your free exulting song,

3

God's wondrous praises speak.
Yes onward, onward still,
With hymn, and chant, and song,
Thro' pate, and porch, and column'd

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aisle,
The hallow'd pathways throng.
With all the Angel choirs.
With all the saints on earth,

5

Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth.
Your clear Hosannas raise,
And Alleluias loud;

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Whilst answering echoes upward float.
Like wreaths of incense cloud.
With voice as full and strong
As ocean's surging praise,

7

Send forth the hvmns our fathers
The psalms of ancient days,
Yes on. through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go.

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From youth to aae. by night and day.
In gladness and in woe.
PROCESSIONAL.
Still lift your standard high,

9

Still march in firm array,
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day.
At last the march shall end,

10

The weaned ones shall rest.
The pilgrims find their Father's
Jerusalem the blest.
Then on, ye pure in heart,

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Rejoice, give thanks, and sing ;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The Cross of Christ your King.
Praise Him Who reigns on high,

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The Lord Whom we'adore,
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God for evermore.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Rejoice, ye pure in heart"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #393 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 13 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: S.M. s = loo
Stanza Structure: 13 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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