Author: Laurentius Laurenti; Sarah Borthwick Findlater Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #256 (1995) Hymnal Title: Moravian Book of Worship First Line: Rejoice, rejoice believers Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers,
and let your lights appear;
the evening is advancing,
And darker night is near.
The bridegroom is arising
and soon is drawing nigh.
Up, pray and watch and wrestle;
at midnight comes the cry.
2 The watchers on the mountain
proclaim the bridegroom near;
go forth as he approaches
with alleluias clear.
The marriage feast is waiting;
The gates wide open stand.
Arise, O heirs of glory;
The bridegroom is at hand.
3 Our hope and expectation,
O Jesus, now appear;
arise, O Sun so longed for,
o'er this benighted sphere.
With hearts and hands uplifted
we look, O Lord, to you
for all the earth's redemption,
creation made anew. Topics: Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Return of Christ Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: REJOICE
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers