Lutheran Worship ‎#424

424. Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad

1 Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing,
A cheerful trust maintain;
For God, the source of ev'rything,
Your portion shall remain.

2 He is your treasure, he your joy,
Your life and light and Lord,
Your counselor when doubts annoy,
Your shield and great reward.

3 Why spend the day in blank despair,
In restless thought the night?
On your creator cast your care;
He makes your burdens light.

4 Did not his love and truth and pow'r
Guard ev'ry childhood day?
And did he not in threat'ning hour
Turn dreaded ills away?

5 He only will with patience chide,
His rod falls gently down,
And all your sins he casts aside;
In ocean depth they drown.

6 His wisdom never plans in vain
Nor falters nor mistakes.
All that his counsels may ordain
A happy ending makes.

7 Upon your lips, then, lay your hand
And trust his guiding love;
Then like a rock your peace shall stand
Here and in heav'n above.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, my heart, be glad
• Title: Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad
• Translator: John Kelly, 1833-90 (alt.)
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-78
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Cross and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: ICH SINGE DIR
• Meter: CM
• Key: A Major
• Source: Johann B. König, Harmonischer Liederschatz, 1738