Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#135

135. Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

1 Now sing we, now rejoice,
Now raise to heav'n our voice;
Lo! He from whom joy streameth,
Poor in the manger lies;
Yet not so brightly beameth
The sun in yonder skies!
Thou my Savior art!
Thou my Savior art!

2 Come from on high to me;
I cannot rise to Thee.
O cheer my wearied spirit:
O pure and holy Child,
Through all Thy grace and merit,
Blest Jesus, Lord most mild,
Draw me unto Thee!
Draw me unto Thee!

3 Now through His Son doth shine
The Father's grace divine.
Death o'er us had reigned
Through sin and vanity;
The Son for us obtained
Eternal joy on high.
May we praise Him there!
May we praise Him there!

4 Oh, where shall joy be found?
Where but on heav'nly ground?
Where now the angels singing
With all His saints unite,
Their sweetest praises bringing
In heav'nly joy and light.
May we praise Him there!
May we praise Him there!

Text Information

• First Line: Now sing we, now rejoice
• Title: Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
• Latin Title: In dulci jubilo
• Translator: A. T. Russell, 1806-74 (alt.)
• Meter: 66 76 76 55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Nativity of our Lord
• Source: Latin Hymn, 14th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Meter: 66 76 76 55
• Key: F Major
• Source: German melody, 14th cent.