This jaunty hymn of praise is by Bob Dufford. It says to do lightly but it needs at least some energy, preferably more than in the original here. I like this enthusiastic version : for all its technical faults it is much more like it.
It can be purchased for download at OCP.
The first three verses have pretty much the same tune but the fourth is something else again.
Refrain
Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad;
Let all creation sing.
Let children proclaim to every land:
Hosanna to the King.Verse 1
Sound the trumpet into the night;
The day of the Lord is near.
Wake His people, lift your voice,
Proclaim it to the world.Refrain
Verse 2
Rise in splendor, shake off your sleep;
Put on your robes of joy.
And in the morning you shall see
The glory of the Lord.Refrain
Verse 3
Raise your voices, be not afraid.
Proclaim it in every land.
Christ has died, but he has risen;
He will come again.Refrain
Verse 4
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
For he has done wonderful deeds.
And praise him, thank him, dance before him,
Play before the Lord.
Refrain
There are also Christmas verses you can use:
Nations tremble, wise men amazed
A child is born this night
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
Our Father, Prince of PeaceSongs of angels
Glory on High
And Peace to men on earth
I bear glad tidings
Born this day
Your Savior and Your God
© Robert Dufford SJ 1972.