Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord

lyricist: John Newton, 1779
Composer: Richard Farrant (1530–1580)

Rejoice

be­liev­er

in the Lord

Who makes your cause His own;

The hope that’s built up­on His Word

Can ne’er be ov­er­thrown.

Though ma­ny foes be­set your road

And fee­ble is your arm;

Your life is hid with Christ in God

Beyond the reach of harm.

Weak as you are

you shall not faint

Or faint­ing shall not die;

Jesus

the strength of ev­ery saint

Will aid you from on high.

Though some­times un­per­ceived by sense

Faith sees Him al­ways near;

A guide

a glo­ry

a de­fense

Then what have you to fear?

As sure­ly as He ov­er­came

And tri­umphed once for you;

So sure­ly you

that love His name

Shall tri­umph in Him too.

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