Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#163

163. O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly

1 O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly,
For our joy hath now begun;
Wondrous things our God hath done.
Tell abroad His goodness proudly
Who our race hath honored thus
That He deigns to dwell with us.
Joy, 0 joy, beyond all gladness,
Christ hath done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of Grace is shining!

2 See, my soul, thy Savior chooses
Weakness here and poverty;
In such love He comes to thee.
Nor the manger bed refuses,
All He suffers for thy good,
To redeem thee by His blood.
Joy, 0 joy, beyond all gladness,
Christ hath done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of Grace is shining!

3 Lord, how shall I thank Thee rightly?
I acknowledge that by Thee
I am saved eternally.
Let me not forget it lightly,
But to Thee at all times cleave,
And my heart true peace receive.
Joy, 0 joy, beyond all gladness,
Christ hath done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of Grace is shining!

4 Jesus, guard and guide Thy members;
Fill Thy brethren with Thy grace,
Hear their prayers in ev'ry place.
Brighten now life's glowing embers;
Grant all Christians, far and near,
Holy peace, a godly cheer!
Joy, 0 joy, beyond all gladness,
Christ hath done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of Grace is shining!

Text Information

• First Line: O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly
• Title: O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly
• German Title: Freuet euch, ihr Christen alle
• Author: C. Keimann, 1607-62
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness
• Meter: 887 887 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: God's Protection; Christmas 2

Tune Information

• Name: FREUET EUCH, IHR CHRISTEN ALLE
• Composer: A. Hammerschmidt, 1611-75 (alt.)
• Meter: 887 887 with Refrain
• Key: d minor or modal