Total Praise ‎#107

107. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

1 Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before You,
Op'ning 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 heav'n reflect Your rays,
Stars and angels sing around You,
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Praising You eternally!

3 Always giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Loving Father, Christ our Brother,
Let Your light upon us shine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.

4 Mortals join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God's own love is reigning o’er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
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: 2011
• Scripture:
  Romans 14:17
• Topic: God's Hand in Nature; God: Glory and Power; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Joy; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN TO JOY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
• Arranger: Edward Hodges, 1796-1867
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: f♯ minor