Phil. c. 4, v. 4.

“Rejoice ye always in the Lord,

Rejoice again, I say rejoice!”

What words of triumph, sounds of cheer,

As sweet as from a seraph’s voice!

Although temptations reign on earth,

Deep sorrows pierce, and losses pain,

Yet christians oft with holy mirth

May cheerfully rejoice again.

A heart replete with steadfast hope,