12 Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
[1]
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow rs before Thee
Hail Thee as 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!
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow rs before Thee
Hail Thee as 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!
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All Thy works with joy surround Thee
Earth and heav n reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest vale and mountain
Bloss ming meadow flashing sea
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
All Thy works with joy surround Thee
Earth and heav n reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest vale and mountain
Bloss ming meadow flashing sea
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
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Thou art giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blest
Wellspring 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.
Thou art giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blest
Wellspring 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.