(Verse 1) From a prison cell with chains on his hands, Paul writes hope to a faithful band, In Philippi where the gospel grew, He says, “Christ is life in all you do.” Though trouble comes and darkness falls, There’s joy that rises above it all, Not in comfort, not in ease, But in the Savior who brings peace. (Pre-Chorus) He gave it all, the highest throne, Came down in love to make us His own… (Chorus) Rejoice in the Lord, let your heart be strong, Even in the night when the road feels long, “For me to live is Christ,” we’ll sing, In every breath, in everything. Press on, don’t look behind, A heavenly prize is what we find— Rejoice in the Lord, stand and see, His grace is all we need. (Verse 2) Be of one mind, let pride fall away, Look to each other in love each day, Like Jesus who knelt and washed our feet, Humbled Himself to make us free. Not by our works, not by our gain, But faith in Christ breaks every chain, Righteousness found in Him alone, He leads us home, He leads us home. (Pre-Chorus) He’s all our strength, our steady song, When we are weak, He makes us strong… (Chorus) Rejoice in the Lord, let your heart be strong, Even in the night when the road feels long, “For me to live is Christ,” we’ll sing, In every breath, in everything. Press on, don’t look behind, A heavenly prize is what we find— Rejoice in the Lord, stand and see, His grace is all we need. (Bridge) Don’t be anxious, lift your prayer, His peace will meet you anywhere, Content in plenty, content in need, Christ is all you’ll ever need. (Final Chorus) Rejoice in the Lord, let it echo loud, Lift His name above every crowd, From every trial, every start, Christ Jesus reigns within our heart. Press on, the journey’s not in vain, We gain the treasure through His name— Rejoice in the Lord, finally free, Forever His we’ll be.
