HYMN 714

(Fe 741)
Tune: Baba jo ranti mi



1.  FIRST adoption of old 
 
     Christ Jesus Saviour Lord 

     Adoption of latterdays 

     Moses Orimolade.

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy

              I‘ll leap, I’ll leap for joy 

              Angelic songs I shall rend 

              Glory Halleluyah.


2.  Why art thou re joicing?

     Thus brandishing palm fronds 

     Christ Jesus we see this day 

     And God Father Divine.

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy...


3.  Cherubs, Seraphs on earth 

     Thus rejoicing greatly

     White robes and crown of glory 

     Our gift by Christ Jesus.

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy...


4.  Jesus manifest now

     Thine Father’s Name Divine 

     Unknown even to Angels

     All but to Thine beloved. 

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy...


5.  With Jesus we shall reign

     In the great millenium 

     Afterwards too we shall reign 

     And till eternity.

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy...


6.  We hail thee ministers 

     Sharing with thee the joy 

     Elders male and female folks 

     Witnesses of happy day.

Chorus: Thus I shall leap for joy

              I‘ll leap, I’ll leap for joy 

              Angelic songs I shall rend 

              Glory Halleluyah.  Amen