Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Hymnal: AMEC1984 #75 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D 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 dark 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,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou are Father, Christ our brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
4 Mortals join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Amen. Topics: God the Father Love and Mercy; Adoration; God Love and Fatherhood; Joy; Nature; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 145:10 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee