Verso 1

Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like
Flowers before Thee
Opening to the sun above

Refrão 1

Melt the clouds of
Sin and sadness
Drive the dark of
Doubt away
Giver of
immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day

Verso 2

All Thy works with
Joy surround Thee
Earth and Heav'n reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing
Around Thee
Center of unbroken praise

Refrão 2

Field and forest
Vale and mountain
Flowery meadow
Flashing sea
Chanting bird and
Flowing fountain
Praising You eternally

Verso 3

Always giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blessed
Well-spring of the
Joy of living
Ocean-depth of happy rest

Refrão 3

Loving Father Christ our Brother
Let Your light
Upon us shine
Teach us how to
Love each other
Lift us to the joy divine

Ponte

Mortals join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began
God's own love is reigning o’er us
Joining people hand in hand

Refrão 4

Ever singing march we onward
Victors in the
Midst of strife
Joyful music
Leads us sunward
In the triumph
Song of life

Coro

Joyful joyful
We adore Thee
God of Glory
Lord of Love