Verse 1A
Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before You, Op'ning to the sun above.
Verse 1B
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day!
Verse 2A
All Your works with joy surround You, Earth and heav'n reflect Your rays, Stars and angels sing around You, Centre of unbroken praise;
Verse 2B
Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain Praising You eternally!
Verse 3A
Always giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Verse 3B
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 4A
Mortals, join the mighty chorus, Which the morning stars began; God's own love is reigning o’er us, Joining people hand in hand.
Verse 4B
Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life.