Rejoicing in Hope

Verse 1

Ye ransom'd sinners, hear, The pris'ners of the Lord; And wait till Christ appear, According to his word: Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me; We shall from all our sins be free.

Verse 2

In God we put our trust; If we our sins confess, Faithful is he and just From all unrighteousness To cleanse us all, both you and me: We shall from all our sins be free.

Verse 3

Surely in us the hope Of glory shall appear: Sinners your heads lift up, And see redemption near: Again I say, rejoice with me; We shall from all our sins be free.

Verse 4

Who Jesus' sufferings share, My fellow-pris'ners now, Ye soon the crown shall wear On your triumphant brow: Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me; We shall from all our sins be free.

Verse 5

The word of God is sure, And never can remove; We shall in heart be pure, And perfected in love: Rejoice in hope, rejoice with me; We shall from all our sins be free.