Source: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Olney Hymns, 1779)
Source URL: https://ccel.org/ccel/newton/olneyhymns
Public domain basis: First published London, 1779; Newton d. 1807, Cowper d. 1800. CCEL first-edition transcription. US public domain.
Coverage: Complete individual poem extracted from parent edition olney-hymns at bytes 360765-361458; checksum a09819c307d0a50391535c50f7645abe01cb213894bf9117eb627dbe5b03b229.


# Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord

Hymn 84

John Newton

8,6,8,6

Perseverance.

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
Col 3:3

Beyond the reach of harm.

Weak as you are, you shall not faint,

Or fainting shall not die;

JESUS, the strength of every saint,
Isa 40:29

Will aid you from on high.

Though sometimes unperceived by sense,

Faith sees him always near;

A Guide, a Glory, a Defence,

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.