Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#617

617. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

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1 Joyful, joyful, we adore you,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you,
Op'ning 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!

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,
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Praising you eternally!

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

4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Love divine is reigning o’er us,
Binding all within its span.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward,
In the triumph song of life.

Text Information

• First Line: Joyful, joyful, we adore you
• Title: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
• Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Leviticus 19:18
  ;
  Job 38:7
• Topic: Creation; Joy; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites: Entrance Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Entrance Song

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN TO JOY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
• Adapter: Edward Hodges, 1796-1867
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: G Major or modal