The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#11

11. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs 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!

2 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,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.

3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou are Father, Christ our Brother–
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the Joy Divine.

4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Father-love is reigning o’er us,
Brother-love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee
• Title: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
• Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933
• Meter: 8.7. 8 7. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Adoration and praise

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN TO JOY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827 (arr.)
• Meter: 8.7. 8 7. D
• Key: G Major or modal