Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
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w. Henry Van Dyke, 1907
m. Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824; arr. Edward Hughes, 1964
Tune Name: Hymn to Joy
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D

[Verse 1]
Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before you, 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!

[Verse 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, Flowery meadow, flashing sea.
Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Praising you eternally!

[Verse 3]
Always giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth 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.

[Verse 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.