Rejoice in God

Rejoice in God our Lord al­ways;

I say again

re­joice!

Your gen­tle­ness should show to all

In your act­ions and your voice.

Do not be anx­ious or cast down

But in all things you seek

By pray­er

pe­ti­tion

and with thanks

Go to God with all your needs.

The peace of God

sur­pass­ing all

Transcending all that’s known

Will guard your heart and mind in Christ

And will nev­er let you down.

Whatever’s true

what­ev­er’s good

Whatever’s right or pure

Whatever’s love­ly or ad­mired—

Dwell on these

not sin’s al­lure.

If any­thing is ex­cel­lent

Or wor­thy of your praise

Think on these things both day and night

Let your thoughts to God be raised.

Whatever truth you’ve learned

re­ceived

Or heard or seen be­low

Put in­to prac­tice day by day

And the peace of God you’ll know.