Heaven and Earth Rejoice.

 Heaven and Earth Rejoice

Let heaven and earth rejoice—let all creation sing,

For the Lord has come to save us, He is our triumphant King.

The skies declare His glory, the oceans roar His praise,

The mountains bow in wonder, the forests lift their gaze.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. (Psalm 96:11-12)

Heaven rejoices—angels shout, the elders cast their crowns.

The seraphim cry "Holy!" as the light of glory drowns

All darkness and all sorrow, every shadow and every tear,

For the Lord Almighty reigns, and His kingdom is here.

Earth rejoices—valleys bloom, deserts burst with streams,

The barren places bud with hope, fulfilling ancient dreams.

The mountains skip like rams, the hills like lambs at play,

For the Maker of all things has come to make a way.

For you shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12)

Heaven and earth rejoice—for the cross is not the end,

The tomb could not contain Him, death could not apprehend.

He rose in power and glory, He ascended to the throne,

And now creation waits for Him to claim it as His own.

So let my voice be added to the universal cry,

Let my heart be tuned to worship, let my spirit testify.

Heaven and earth rejoice—and I will join the song,

For the Lord is good forever, and His love is ever strong.

Amen.