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Philippians 4:1-23

Rejoice in the Lord Alway

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Rejoice in the Lord Alway

Philippians 4:1-23

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This song belongs to the Philippians collection. One recording is available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.

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Philippians
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Philippians
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[Stand Fast] Beloved and longed for, joy and crown, Stand fast in the Lord when divisions come down. Euodias and Syntyche, share one mind, And true fellow laborers help them unite. [Chorus] Rejoice in the Lord alway, And again I say, rejoice. Let moderation be known unto all, The Lord is at hand, so steady the voice. Rejoice in the Lord alway, Prayer replaces the rule of anxiety. [Verse I] In everything ask with thanksgiving made clear, And peace beyond knowledge will guard heart and mind. Think on what is true, honest, just, pure, Lovely and worthy, of excellent report. [Contentment] Paul learned how to suffer and how to abound, Full and hungry on changing ground. I can do all things through Christ who gives strength, Not every desire, but endurance through every estate. [Bridge] Philippi shared when no others supplied, A fragrant sacrifice accepted by God. Not that the gift was the center he sought, But fruit to their account and a need fully met. [Final Chorus] Rejoice in the Lord alway, The prison cannot cancel the song. My God shall supply every need in His riches, Through Christ Jesus, to whom glory belongs. [Outro] Contentment was learned, And generosity became worship.

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About the passage

Philippians 4: Peace, practical help, and a gift that becomes worship

The Book of Philippians brings its large themes into close quarters: two named coworkers who need help toward agreement, anxious care answered by prayer, disciplined attention joined to practiced conduct, and money sent to a prisoner. Paul can speak of peace without pretending circumstances are easy, just as he can thank the Philippians warmly without making their gift the source of his stability. His famous claim about doing all things is bounded by the conditions he names himself: abundance, hunger, fullness, and need. Their financial support then becomes more than a transaction, described as fellowship in affliction and an acceptable sacrifice to God. The closing greetings widen the frame once more, reaching every saint and even believers associated with Caesar's household, before grace supplies the letter's final word.

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