Whether the approval, applause,
or adoration of a sin-stained world
surrounds us, it matters little—
for we bask in the celebratory delight
of our Triune God, the resounding
cheers of Heaven, and the shield
of angelic armies wielding
the armory of eternity!

Rejoice! The battle is not ours to bear—
it belongs to our mighty, untiring,
majestic Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
who reigns ceaselessly over Heaven and Earth,
the soon-coming King enthroned forever!
Yes, we know—with unshakable certainty—
that our King of Kings and Lord of Lords
holds sovereign sway, unchanging, eternal.

Oh, let us always rejoice!
For the royal hope within us
is Emmanuel—God with us—
Jesus Christ, dwelling in our hearts,
the gift beyond all gifts.
Be jubilant, find your all in all
in our Lord and Savior:
Creator of worlds, Prophet of truth,
Priest of grace, gentle Shepherd,
Redeemer of souls, Author of salvation,
fierce and just Holy Warrior,
and truest Friend everlasting!