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