1 BE glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
2 Be joyful, for He is the Lord,
On earth and in heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
3 What though in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
4 Though darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’er-cast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
5 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song;
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice! … rejoice! …
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!