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!

[2]
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.

[3]
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.