Joyful, joyful, we adore thee
Music based on theme from the 9th Symphony
‘Choral’ by Ludwig van Beethoven
Words by Henry Van Dyke
Arranged by Robert Prizeman(MCPS)
Jubilate
Jubilate
Adoramus
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,
Singing bird and flowing fountain,
call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well spring 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.
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!
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!