Author: Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 269 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 95:6 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee,
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
drive the gloom of doubt away;
giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day!
2 All thy works with joy surround thee,
earth and heaven reflect thy rays;
stars and angels sing around thee,
center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain
call us to rejoice in thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blest,
wellspring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ, our brother,
all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other,
lift us to the joy divine.
Topics: Church Year Christmas; Creation; Jesus Christ Lord; Jesus Christ Love; Joy; Music and Singing; Unity of the Church; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee