The Book of Praise ‎#410

410. Joyful, joyful we adore you

1 Joyful, joyful, we adore you,
God of glory, Lord of love.
Hearts unfold like flowers before you,
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 your works with joy surround you;
earth and heaven reflect your rays;
stars and angels sing around you,
centre of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain,
join to praise you joyfully.

3 You are giving and forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blessed,
well-spring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest.
God Creator, Christ our Saviour,
all are yours who live in love.
Teach us how to love our neighbor;
lift us to your joy above.

4 Morning stars, awake the chorus;
mortals, join with every part,
for what joy is set before us
as Christ's love joins heart to heart!
Ever singing, march we onward,
victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward
in the triumph song of life.

Text Information

• First Line: Joyful, joyful we adore you
• Title: Joyful, joyful we adore you
• Author: Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Job 38:7
  ;
  Matthew 19:19
  ;
  Matthew 22:39
• Topic: Creation; Gladness / Happiness; Joy; Love; Marriage / Weddings; Music / Singing / Song; Processionals; Rest; Victory / Triumph; Worship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN TO JOY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain