Joyful, Joyful

Kristin Chenoweth

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee 
God of glory, Lord of love 
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee 
Opening to 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

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 
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea 
Chanting bird and flowing fountain 
Call us to rejoice in Thee

Thou art giving and forgiving

Ever blessing, ever blessed 
Wellspring of the joy of living 
Ocean depth of happy rest 
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother 
All who live in love are Thine 
Teach us how to love each other 
Lift us to the joy divine

Mortals, join the mighty chorus 
Which the morning stars began 
Love divine is reigning o'er us 
Binding all within its span 
Ever singing, march we onward 
Victors in the midst of strife 
Joyful music leads us onward 
In the triumph song of life

Joyful, joyful Lord of life.