Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#149

149. In Thee is Gladness

1 In Thee is gladness
Amid all sadness,
Jesus, Sunshine of my heart!
By Thee are given
The gifts of heaven;
Thou the true Redeemer art.
Our souls Thou wakest;
Our bonds Thou breakest.
Who trusts Thee surely
Has built securely
And stands forever: Alleluia!
Our hearts are pining
To see Thy shining,
Dying or living
To Thee are cleaving;
Naught can us sever: Alleluia!

2 If He is ours
We fear no powers,
Nor of earth or sin or death.
He sees and blesses
In worst distresses;
He can change them with a breath.
Wherefore the story
Tell of His glory
With heart and voices;
All heav'n rejoices
In Him for ever: Alleluia!
We shout for gladness,
Triumph o'er sadness,
Love Him and praise Him
And still shall raise Him
Glad hymns for ever: Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: In Thee is gladness Amid all sadness
• Title: In Thee is Gladness
• German Title: In dir ist Freude
• Author: J. Lindemann, 1549-1631
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: P M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:37-39
• Topic: Presentation of Christ; Christmas 1

Tune Information

• Name: IN DIR IST FREUDE
• Composer: G. G. Gastoldi, c. 1556-1622
• Meter: P M
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 CPH, used with permission.