Author: Johann Lindemann; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Voices Together #666 (2020) Meter: Irregular First Line: In thee is gladness amid all sadness Lyrics: 1 In thee is gladness amid all sadness,
Jesus, sunshine of my heart!
By thee are given the gifts of heaven,
thou the true redeemer art!
Our souls thou wakest, our bonds thou breakest,
who trusts thee surely hath built securely,
and stands forever: Hallelujah!
Our hearts are pining to see thy shining,
dying or living to thee are cleaving,
naught can us sever: Hallelujah!
2 If he is ours, we fear no powers,
nor of earth, nor sin, nor death.
He sees and blesses in worst distresses;
he can change them with a breath.
Wherefore the story, tell of his glory,
with heart and voices all heav’n rejoices
in him forever: Hallelujah!
We shout for gladness, triumph o’er sadness,
love thee and praise thee,
and still shall raise thee
glad hymns forever: Hallelujah! Topics: Confessing Faith; Courage; Heritage 16th-Century; Hope; Joy; Liberation; Salvation; Suffering Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12 Tune Title: IN DIR IST FREUDE
In Thee Is Gladness