O Hear the Song of Rejoicing in Heaven
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O hear the song of rejoicing in heaven The song of joy of the triumph of Christ All enemies have bowed down their heads for Sin and death and the cold, dark grave also.
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He is prepared to receive the kingdom For God the father, creator of all, He is prepared to receive a great praise That's meet for Captain of our salvation.
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His departure was a thing of sorrow For His chosen disciples who loved Him, Do not despair was the word of comfort. "I will go to prepare a place for you."
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The clouds received the Lord out of their gaze, The firmament hid the Saviour from view, The hosts of heaven burst out in shouts of joy For the return of the Lord of glory.
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Do not allow your heart to be troubled, Jesus our hope shall surely come again; He shall come to take His own people where They shall live and reign with Him forever.