The Chorale Book for England ‎#156

156. In Thee is gladness

In Thee is gladness
Amid all sadness,
Jesus, Sunshine of my heart!
By Thee are given
The gifts of heaven,
Thou the true Redeemer art!
Our souls Thou wakest,
Our bonds Thou breakest,
Who trusts Thee surely
Hath built securely,
He stands forever:
Hallelujah!
Our hearts are pining
To see Thy shining,
Dying or living
To Thee are cleaving,
Nought can us sever:
Hallelujah!

If He is ours
We fear no powers,
Nor of earth, nor sin, nor death;
He sees and blesses
In worst distresses,
He can change them with a breath!
Wherefore the story
tell of His glory
With heart and voices;
all heaven rejoices
In Him for ever:
Hallelujah!
We shout for gladness,
triumph o'er sadness,
Love Thee and praise Thee,
and still shall raise Thee
Glad hymns for ever:
Hallelujah!

Text Information

• First Line: In Thee is gladness
• Title: In Thee is gladness
• German Title: In dir ist Freud
• Author: Lindemann (c, 1630)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863
• Notes: Public Domain.

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