"Perseverance"

A hymn written by John Newton. (in common meter)

"Perseverance"

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.

2. Though many foes beset your road,
And feeble is your arm;
Your life is hid with Christ in God,
Beyond the reach of harm.

3. Weak as you are, you shall not faint,
Or fainting shall not die;
Jesus, the strength of ev'ry saint,
Will aid you from on high.

4. Though sometimes unperceiv'd by sense,
Faith sees Him always near,
A Guide, a Glory, a Defence,
Then what have you to fear?

5. As surely as He overcame,
And triumph'd once for you;
So surely you, that love His name,
Shall in Him triumph too.