[VERSE 1] Love must be sincere— Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love, Honor each other above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal— Keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope… [CHORUS] Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. Bless those who persecute you—bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. [VERSE 2] If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, Live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends— Leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “It is Mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. [PRE-CHORUS] On the road of love, This is how I walk it through— [CHORUS] Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. Bless those who persecute you—bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. [BRIDGE — build] If your enemy is hungry—feed him. If he is thirsty—give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil— But overcome evil with good. [SPOKEN WORD — Scripture recap (optional, punchy)] “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” “Bless… and do not curse.” “Live at peace… as far as it depends on you.” “Do not take revenge.” “Overcome evil with good.” [FINAL CHORUS — big then resolve] Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. Bless those who persecute you—bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Do not be overcome by evil— But overcome evil with good. [OUTRO — quiet] Joyful in hope… Patient in affliction… Faithful in prayer.
