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Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord

John Newton (1779) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Verse 1

Rejoice, believer, in the Lord, who makes your cause His own; the hope that's built upon His Word can ne'er be overthrown.

Verse 2

Tho' many foes beset your road, and feeble is your arm, your life is hid with Christ in God beyond the reach of harm.

Verse 3

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.

Verse 4

Tho' sometimes unperceived by sense, faith sees Him always near! a Guide, a Glory, a Defense; then what have you to fear?

Verse 5

As surely as He overcame and triumphed once for you, so surely you that love His name shall in Him triumph too.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 7:24-27

Reference 2

  • romans 8:37

Reference 3

  • 2-corinthians 5:7

Reference 4

  • 2-corinthians 12:9

Reference 5

  • philippians 3:1

Reference 6

  • philippians 4:4

Reference 7

  • colossians 1:3

Reference 8

  • colossians 3:3

Reference 9

  • hebrews 11:1

Reference 10

  • hebrews 11:27