Beloved, think it not strange concerning
The fiery trial which is to try you,
As though some strange thing happened unto you:

Chorus:
But rejoice, [but rejoice]
Inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings;
That when His glory shall be revealed,
Ye may be glad also with exceeding joy

[Repeat first verse]

[Chorus]

[Repeat first verse]

But rejoice, [but rejoice]
Inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings;
That when His glory shall be revealed, -ye
May be glad also with exceeding joy -- Beloved!

"THINK IT NOT STRANGE" (with chords)

Intro: (G)-(C)-(C#)-(D)

Be(G)loved, think it not strange con(D)cerning
The fiery trial which is to (G)try you,
As though some strange thing happened (D)unto (G)you: (C)-(G)

Chorus:
But re(C)joice, [but rejoice]
Inasmuch as ye are par(G)takers of Christ's sufferings;
That (C)when His glory shall be revealed,
(D)-(G)Ye (C)may be glad also with exceeding (D)joy

[Repeat first verse]

[Chorus]

[Repeat first verse]

But re(C)joice, [but rejoice]
Inasmuch as ye are par(G)takers of Christ's sufferings;
That (C)when His glory shall be revealed, (D)-(G)ye
(C)May be glad also with exceeding (D)joy -- Be(G)loved!