Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before thee,
Hail thee as 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 heavn reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around thee
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow'ry meadow, lashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living.
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou the 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
Father's love is reigning o'er us,
Brother's love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music lifts us onward
In the triumph song of life.