Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#33

33. O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly

1 O REJOICE, ye Christians, loudly,
For our joy has now begun;
Wondrous things our God hath done;
Tell abroad His goodness proudly,
Who our race hath honored thus
That He deigns to dwell with us.

Refrain:
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness!
Christ hath done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of grace is shining!

2 See, my soul, thy Saviour chooses
Weakness here and poverty,
In such love He comes to thee,
Nor the hardest couch refuses;
All he suffers for thy good,
To redeem thee by His blood, [Refrain]

3 Lord, how shall I thank Thee rightly!
I acknowledge that by Thee
I am saved eternally,
Let me not forget it lightly,
But to Thee at all times cleave;
So shall heart and mind receive [Refrain]

4 Jesus, guard and guide Thy members,
Fill Thy brethren with Thy grace,
Hear their prayers in every place,
Quicken now life's faintest embers;
Grant all Christians, far and near,
Holy peace, a glad New Year! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly
• Refrain First Line: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Advent and Christmas
• Notes: C. Winkworth, Tr. a.; German: Freuet euch, ihr Christen alle - C. Keymann, 1646

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