Rejoice Rejoice Believers

Improvised introduction with congregational hymn and interlude (after third stanza) Performed in worship on Sunday, December 2, 2012. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins, MN. I am the staff organist at Gethsemane. III/32 Reuter, b. 1964
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[@luvwolvez]

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us” Martin Luther+

[@Melangell2062]

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.
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.
The saints, who here in patience Their cross and sufferings bore,
Shall live and reign forever When sorrow is no more.
Around the throne of glory The Lamb they shall behold;
In triumph cast before Him Their diadems of gold.
Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear;
Arise, O Sun so longed for, Over this benighted sphere.
With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see
The day of earth’s redemption That sets Your people free!

[@markspitzack5336]

Wonderful interlude!!

[@jshayes0425]

How wonderful! I really enjoy your playing. Keep it up!

[@music_moser]

I love this arrangement of this hymn! Is there any chance you have the interlude between the 3rd and 4th stanzas written down that I could possibly use/buy the rights to use? I’d love to try this some Advent!