Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#262

262. Deck thyself with joy and gladness

1 Deck thyself with joy and gladness,
Dwell no more, my soul, in sadness;
Let the daylight shine upon thee,
Put thy wedding garment on thee,
For the Lord of life unending
Unto thee his call is sending:
Come, for now the King most holy
Stoops to thee in likeness lowly.

2 Hasten, then, my soul, to meet him,
Eagerly and gladly greet him.
As without he standeth knocking,
Quickly, thy soul’s gate unlocking,
Open wide the fast-closed portal,
Saying to the Lord immortal,
'Come, and leave thy servant never,
Dwell within my heart forever.' A-men.

3 Jesus, source of life and pleasure,
Truest friend and dearest treasure,
Joy, the sweetest man e’er knoweth;
Fount, whence all my being floweth:
Humbly now I bow before thee,
And in penitence adore thee;
Worthily let me receive thee,
Perfect peace and pardon give me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Deck thyself with joy and gladness
• Translator: John Caspar Mattes, 1876 - 1948
• Author: Johann Franck, 1618 - 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: Sacraments and Rites: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: SCHMUCKE DICH
• Composer: Johann Cruger, 1598 - 1662
• Meter: L. M. D.
• Key: D Major