Joyful, Joyful!

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 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 heaven 
reflect thy 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 call us to rejoice in 
thee

Mortals join the happy chorus which the morning stars began
Father love is reigning o'er us brother love binds man to 
man
Ever singing march we onward
Ever singing march we onward victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life