The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement ‎#176

176. [Joyful, joyful, we adore thee]

Text Information

• First Line: [Joyful, joyful, we adore thee]
• Publication Date: 1991
• Notes: A. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (United Methodist Hymnal #89); B. Sing with All the Saints in Glory (United Methodist Hymnal #702)

Tune Information

• Name: HYMN TO JOY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Arranger: Edward Hodges
• Notes: Performance Note 2 (Syncopation); the original syncopation (at the beginning of the fourth system) has been restored in this easily sung melody (consisting of five different pitches) adapted from the Finale (fourth movement) of Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony." It is recommended that this change be pointed out to the singers and to the accompanist.