Rejoice and Be Glad! is an original composition by Daniel Gibby for 4-7 octaves handbells, played with Ring (R), Let Vibrate (LV), Ring Touch (RT) and table mallet and mallet lift (ML) techniques. This thematic piece switches between a pensive theme and a fast paced rejoicing theme.
AGEHR / Handbell Musicians of America Difficulty Level 4+ because of bell changes, time signature changes and fast tempo.
Although there are no lyrics written on the handbell arrangement, here are the original lyrics written by Daniel Lee Gibby, which were inspired by various scriptural references:
Come forth, all ye saints. Be ye glad.
Hear ye nations of the earth!
Clap together now. Sing! (Sing! Sing!)
Hear ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Hear His voice and praise Him; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing His praise and honor; Rejoice and be glad!
Ring His praise; Be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Hear ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Christ has come, beloved; Rejoice and be glad!
Christ has won, beloved; Rejoice and be glad!
Come receive your grace, come resound your gladness.
Come behold your Lord and King! (Oh- praise Him!)
Hear ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Come forth, all ye saints. All ye saints- be glad. (Oh- praise Him!)
Come forth, all ye earth.
All ye earth- Give honor and praise him
Praise and give glory.
All ye earth- Give praise and glory, praise unto His name!
Come forth, all ye saints. Be ye glad.
Hear ye nations of the earth!
Clap together now. Sing! (Sing! Sing! Sing!)Bend your knee, beloved; Rejoice and be glad!
Oh- weep together, tears of joy; Rejoice and be glad!
Sing ye and be joyful; Rejoice and be glad!
Give honor, praise and glory; Rejoice and be glad!
Clap together now! Sing ye praises! Joy!
Come forth all, come forth all, come forth all ye earth and praise Him!
Hear ye and be joyful! Clap together now! Sing ye praises!
Praise Him!