Scripture Verse

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the Lord will do great things. Joel 2:21

Introduction

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Robert S. Bridges (1844–1930)

Words: Ro­bert S. Bridg­es, Yat­ten­don Hym­nal 1899.

Music: Ware­ham Will­iam Knapp, 1738 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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William Knapp (1698–1768)

Lyrics

Rejoice, O land, in God thy might,
His will obey, Him serve aright;
For Thee the saints uplift their voice:
Fear not, O land, in God rejoice.

Glad shalt thou be, with blessing crowned,
With joy and peace thou shalt abound;
Yea, Love with thee shall make His home
Until thou see God’s kingdom come.

He shall forgive thy sins untold:
Remember thou His love of old;
Walk in His way, His word adore,
And keep His truth for ev­er­more.