1.

The heav’ns resound with joy and exultation!
Glad songs are ringing, beautiful and clear;
For you’ve arrived at home with jubilation.
You were a vessel to God’s honor here.

2.

Reproach you bore for Christ through trials and toil
Has been exchanged for heaven’s blest reward.
No more you’ll weep. You’re clothed in garments royal.
With radiant smile you stand before your Lord.

3.

God’s laws, which most have scoffed at and rejected,
Have led you home to God’s eternal bliss.
You’re ushered in—your joy in Him’s perfected.
You fought the fight of faith, and you are His.

4.

If Jesus’ glory truly we desire,
Then we must live with God in harmony;
Then His eternal joy we will acquire.
Forevermore we’ll be of sorrow free.

Written by Pauli Sander (published in 1937)Composed by Ira David SankeyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G