The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#10

10. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee

1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before thee,
Hail thee as the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the clouds of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.

2 All thy works with joy surround thee,
Earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around thee,
Centre of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Blossoming meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in thee.

3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest.
Thou the Father, Christ our brother­
All who live in love are thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.

4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Father-love is reigning o’er us,
Brother-love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music lifts us sunward
In the triumph song of Life.

Text Information

• First Line: Joyful, joyful, we adore thee
• Author: Henry van Dyke (1852-1933)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: God the Father: Person and praise

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