Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Worshipbook #287 (1972) Meter: 3.3.6 D Lyrics: 1 All my heart today rejoices,
As I hear,
Far and near,
Sweetest angel voices:
"Christ is born," their choirs are singing,
Till the air,
Everywhere,
Now with joy is ringing.
2 Hark! a voice from yonder manger,
Soft and sweet,
Does entreat,
"Flee from woe and danger;
Brothers, come; from all that grieves you
You are freed;
All you need
I will surely give you."
3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder;
Here let all,
Great and small,
Kneel in awe and wonder;
Love him, who with love is yearning;
Hail the star
That from far
Bright with hope is burning!
4 You, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish;
Live to you,
And, with you
Dying, shall not perish;
But shall dwell with you forever,
Far on high,
In the joy
That shall alter never.
Amen. Topics: Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 Tune Title: WARUM SOLLT ICH (EBELING)
All My Heart Today Rejoices