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On Our Way Rejoicing

John S. B. Monsell (1863) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 84:4

Verse 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!

Chorus

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

Chorus

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

Verse 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.

Chorus

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

Verse 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?

Chorus

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

Verse 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.

Chorus

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

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 84:4

Reference 2

  • isaiah 55:12

Reference 3

  • acts 8:39

Reference 4

  • 2-corinthians 6:10

Reference 5

  • colossians 3:16