Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
by Henry van Dyke
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee
God of glory, Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee
Opening to the sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain
Flowery meadow, flashing sea
Singing bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee!
Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother
All who live in love are Thine
Each us how to love each other
Lift us to the joy divine!
Mortals, join the happy chorus
Which the morning stars began
Father love is reigning o’er us
Draws us through the Son of Man
Ever singing, march we onward
Victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music leads us onward
In the triumph song of life
SDG <><
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