1 Give thanks in the night of thy sorrow,
Rejoice in thy portion of pain,
There dawneth a brighter tomorrow,
Thy loss shall bring infinite gain,
Chorus:
Give thanks unto God and be joyful,
Whatever may daily befall,
Rejoice in the Lord, thy Redeemer,
Who ruleth supreme over all.
2 Rejoice in a finished salvation,
A covenant ordered and sure,
Oh! dread not the hour of temptation,
For "blessed are they that endure." [Chorus]
3 In all the fair days of clear shining
Look up to the source of thy light;
When comforts and hopes are declining,
Rejoice in the strength of his might. [Chorus]
4 No evil can ever betide us,
If God be our help and our shield,
The Love that redeemed us, will guide us,
And mercy shall still be revealed. [Chorus]
Source: Crowning Glory No. 1: a choice collection of gospel hymns #117