Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, REJOICE! HE LIVETH, by KATHRYN BLACKBURN PECK


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REJOICE! HE LIVETH, by                    
First Line: Sing all the earth, ye hills break forth with singing
Last Line: Rejoice! He liveth, heaven's risen king!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


Sing all the earth, ye hills break forth with singing!
Trees of the forest, clap your hands in praise!
Children of men, and angel voices ringing,
Sing out for joy, thy glad hosannas raise--
Telling to all who draw this mortal breath,
The Son of Man hath conquered sin and death!

Dark was the tomb where lay the Prince of Glory,
Hearts of His followers dark with despair,
But He arose! Oh tell the wondrous story
To every troubled soul bowed down with care.
The Sun of life dispels the gloom of night,
And in His children's hearts dawn peace and light.

Sing, troubled earth! Break forth with joyous singing,
Waves of the ocean, shout aloud Thy praise!
This be the message to heav'n's portals winging--
This be the anthem hearts redeemed shall raise,
Where is death's victory? Where, grave, thy sting?
Rejoice! He liveth, heaven's risen King!





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