From Hymn 211 in the Hymnal 1982.
The whole bright world rejoices now, Hilariter, hilariter!
The birds do sing on every bough, Alleluia, alleluia!
Then shout beneath the racing skies, Hilariter, hilariter!
To him who rose that we might rise, Alleluia, alleluia!
And all you living things make praise, Hilariter, hilariter!
He guideth you on all your ways, Alleluia, alleluia!
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Hilariter, hilariter!
Our God most high, our joy and boast. Allelluia, alleluia!
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Hilariter is latin for joyfully and is pronounced “hi-lair-i-tair.”
