Rejoice ye in the Lord

1 Rejoice ye in the Lord!
Ye christians one and all,
Rejoice ye in his sacred word,
Obey his blessed call.

2 Be ye possess'd with love,
Affectionate and kind,
Endow'd with graces from above
And the bless'd Saviour's mind.

3 The Lord himself is nigh,
Who careth for your cares,
Your ev'ry wants he will supply
And hear your humble pray'rs.

4 Our pray'rs and our request
He certainly will hear,
Each cross will serve to make us bless'd,
That here on earth we bear.

5 Eternal joy and peace
Shall ever more be giv'n,
When we possess such life and grace
We taste the joys of heav'n.

Source: Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) #XV