Rejoice! Rejoice!

[Hook (Antiphonal Call & Response)] "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" (X2) [Verse 1 (Rap for the Cantor):] "Yo, it’s Gaudete, Sunday to celebrate, The Lord’s about to open up the gates. We light the pink candle, it’s a joyful sign, The Savior’s near, it’s almost time. Hope’s on the rise, we gon’ lift our eyes, Christ is coming soon, so let your hearts fly. No more waiting, let the joy overflow, Anticipation’s high, feel the Spirit glow." [Hook (Antiphonal)] "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" (x2) [Verse 2 (Rap for the Cantor)] "In the darkness, the light shines bright, Through the trials, God’s on our side tonight. Look to the heavens, what do you see? The King of kings is coming to set us free. Joy in the waiting, peace in the pain, Like a river of grace, washing through the rain. Hold on, hold fast, your salvation's near, He’s coming with love, let go of your fear." [Hook (Antiphonal)] "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" (x2) [Verse 3 (Rap for the Cantor)] "Lift up your hearts, let the praise ring loud, This is the moment, no more living in doubt. Let the beat drop like joy in the air, Every soul united in the love we share. Jesus brings hope, peace, and grace, Let’s get ready to see His face. The time is now, we can’t wait no more, Christ is coming, open up the door!" [Hook (Antiphonal)] "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" "Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord is near!" [x2] [Bridge] "Joy’s not just a feeling, it’s a call to be, A light in the world, just wait and see. As we prepare, we lift our hands high, Christ is near, He’s the reason why." [repeat hook until fade out]