Christian Worship (1993) ‎#45

45. Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly

1 Oh, rejoice, all Christians, loudly,
For our joys have now begun;
Wondrous things our God has done.
Tell abroad his goodness proudly,
Who our race has honored so,
That he lives with us below.

Refrain:
Joy, oh, joy beyond all gladness,
Christ has done away with sadness!
Hence all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of grace is shining!

2 See, my soul, your Savior chooses
Poverty and weakness, too;
In such love he comes to you.
Neither crib nor cross refuses,
All he suffers for your good
To redeem you by his blood. [Refrain]

3 Lord, how shall I thank you rightly?
I am saved eternally
By your life and death for me.
Let me not regard you lightly
But on you in faith depend,
Praising you, my heav'nly friend. [Refrain]

4 Jesus, guard and guide your members;
Make us children of your grace;
Hear our prayers in ev'ry place.
Fan to life faith's glowing embers;
Give all Christians far and near
Holy peace, a glad new year. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, rejoice, all Christians, loudly
• Title: Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly
• Author: Christian Keimann, 1607-62
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt. )
• Refrain First Line: Joy, oh joy beyond all gladness
• Meter: 877 877 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: FREUET EUCH, IHR CHRISTEN ALLE
• Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt, c. 1611-75 (alt.)
• Meter: 877 877 with Refrain
• Key: d minor or modal
• Copyright: Setting: © 1982 Concordia Publishing House.