Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee Opening to the sun above
Melt the clouds of sins and sadness Drive the dark of doubts away
Giver of immortal gladness Fill us with the light of day.
VERSE 2
All your works with joy surround Thee Earth and heav'n reflect your rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee Center of unbroken praise
Field and forest Vale and mountain Flowery meadow flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain Praising Thee eternally.
VERSE 3
Always giving and forgiving Ever blessing ever blest
Well spring of the joy of living Ocean depth of happy rest
Loving Father Christ our brother Let your light upon us shine
Teach us how to love each other Lift us to the joy divine.
VERSE 4
Mortals join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began
God's own love is reigning o'er us Joining people hand in hand
Ever singing march we onward Victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.
