Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Verse 1Joyful joyful we adore TheeGod of glory Lord of loveHearts unfold like flow’rs before TheeOpening to the sun aboveMelt the clouds of sin and sadnessDrive the dark of doubt awayGiver of immortal gladnessFill us with the light of day
Verse 2All Thy works with joy surround TheeEarth and heav’n reflect Thy raysStars and angels sing around TheeCenter of unbroken praiseField and forest vale and mountainFlowery meadow flashing seaSinging bird and flowing fountainCall us to rejoice in Thee
Verse 3Thou art giving and forgivingEver blessing ever blestWellspring of the joy of livingOcean depth of happy restThou our Father Christ our BrotherAll who live in love are ThineTeach us how to love each otherLift us to the joy divine
Verse 4Mortals join the mighty chorusWhich the morning stars beganFather love is reigning o'er usBrother love binds man to manEver singing march we onwardVictors in the midst of strifeJoyful music lifts us sunwardIn the triumph song of life