Rejoice
Wilds Choir And Orchestra Lyrics
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O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy !
(Great joy, great joy)
O'er mountains and valleys it led them each night
A star of most radiant light (radiant light)
And so the wise Men rejoiced as they journeyed afar
O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy
(Great joy, great joy)
The star shone bright giving wondrous light
It led those three Kings to a holy child
O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy
(Great joy, great joy)
We three kings of orient are
(When they saw the star)
Bearing gifts we travelled afar
(We rejoiced with great joy)
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
(When they saw the star)
Following (following yonder star)
Rejoiced with exceeding great joy
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect Light
Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the King of Israel
When they saw the star, O when they saw the star
O when they saw the star
O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
The rejoiced with exceeding great
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
Joy
The song "Rejoice" by Wilds Choir and Orchestra is a joyful retelling of the story of the Magi, or wise men, from the Bible. The lyrics are centered around the moment when the wise men saw the star that would lead them to the baby Jesus. The repetition of the phrase 'when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy' emphasizes the immense happiness and wonder that the Magi experienced upon this discovery. The star is depicted as a magnificent and radiant light that led the wise men over mountains and valleys to the Messiah.
The song also references the traditional Christmas carol "We Three Kings" with the lyrics "We three kings of orient are" and "bearing gifts we travelled afar." The integration of this classic carol into the lyrics of "Rejoice" adds to the festive and religious tone of the song. The final verse of the song includes the lyrics "O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light" which further reinforces the theme of following the star to the birth of the Savior.
Overall, "Rejoice" is a joyful and celebratory song that captures the wonder and excitement of the Magi as they discover the birth of Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
O when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy
The sight of the star filled them with a joy that was intense and overwhelming.
They rejoiced with exceeding great joy
Their joy surpassed all limits and boundaries.
O'er mountains and valleys it led them each night
The star guided them through all obstacles, over mountains and valleys, as they journeyed towards their destination.
A star of most radiant light
The star shone with a brilliance that was dazzling and beautiful.
And so the wise Men rejoiced as they journeyed afar
The wise men were filled with joy as they followed the star and traveled a great distance towards the unknown.
To behold such a beautiful star
The wise men's journey was worth all the effort as they were rewarded with the sight of the most beautiful star they had ever seen.
The star shone bright giving wondrous light
The star's brightness was not ordinary, it gave a magical light that inspired awe.
It led those three Kings to a holy child
The purpose of the star was to guide the wise men towards the birthplace of a divine infant.
We three kings of orient are
The wise men, known as kings from the Orient, embarked on a journey towards a greater purpose.
Bearing gifts we travelled afar
The wise men carried expensive gifts as they undertook their long journey.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Despite facing challenges and obstacles along the way, the wise men continued with their journey towards their destination.
Following (following yonder star)
The wise men continued to follow the star, never losing sight of it, as it pointed towards their destination.
Rejoiced with exceeding great joy
Their journey was blessed with great rewards when they finally saw the child who was their destination.
O star of wonder, star of night
The star, which enabled the wise men to discover new insight into their faith, was worthy of admiration and wonder.
Star with royal beauty bright
The star was not only beautiful but was endowed with a majesty that reflected its divine purpose.
Westward leading, still proceeding
The wise men continued in the direction where the star led, all the while searching for its meaning.
Guide us to thy perfect Light
The wise men prayed to the star to guide them to the end of their journey, hoping for a perfect revelation.
Noel, noel, noel, noel
This is a cry of joy shared by all who are united in their faith and devotion.
Born is the King of Israel
The fulfillment of their journey was the birth of a king who represented the glory, power, and hope of Israel.
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
Their journey brought them joy that was multiplied many times over, so much so that it could not be contained but overflowed into repeated expressions of joy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Derric Johnson
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