Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#46

46. Once Again My Heart Rejoices

1 Once again my heart again rejoices
As I hear, far and near,
Sweetest angel voices;
"Christ is born," their choirs are singing,
Till the air ev'rywhere
Now with joy is ringing.

2 Hark! A voice from yonder manger,
Soft and sweet, does entreat,
"Flee from woe and danger;
Come and see; from all that grieves you
You are freed; all you need
I will surely give you."

3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder;
Here let all, great and small,
Kneel in awe and wonder;
Love him who with love is yearning;
Hail the star that from afar
Bright with hope is burning.

Text Information

• First Line: Once again my heart rejoices
• Title: Once Again My Heart Rejoices
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 866 866
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: FRÖHLICH SOLL MEIN HERZE SPRINGEN
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 866 866
• Key: E♭ Major