Rejoice, Believer, in the Lord

John Newton · 1779

Catalog grade guidance: 3–5 — Newton encouragement hymn.

26 content lines · 130 words · Est. recitation about 1 min 37 sec (approx.)

Public-domain text for reading and recitation practice. Source: Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Olney Hymns, 1779).Estimated time uses ~120 words/minute plus short pauses—not a contest rule.

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.