Let Heaven Rejoice

Bob Dufford, SJ

Refrain:
Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad.
Let all creation sing!
Let children proclaim to every land:
Hosanna to the King1

Sound the trumpet into the night;
The day of the Lord is near,
Wake His people, lift your voice
Proclaim it to the world.

Rise in splendor, shake off your sleep,
Put on your robes of joy,
And in the morning you shall see
The Glory of the Lord.

Raise your voices, be not afraid.
Proclaim it in ev'ry land:
Christ has died, but he has risen;
He will come again.

Sing a new song unto the Lord for He has done wonderful deeds.
And praise Him, thank Him, dance before Him, play before the Lord.

Christmas verses:

Nations tremble, wise men amazed,
A child is born this night
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
A Father, Prince of Peace.

Songs of angels,
"Glory on High, and peace to men on earth.
I bear glad tidings: Born this day your Savior and your God."