Christian Worship ‎#366

366. O Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly

1 O rejoice, all Christians, loudly,
for our joy has now begun;
wondrous things our God has done.
Tell abroad his goodness proudly,
who our race has honored thus,
that he has befriended us.

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

2 See, my soul, your Savior chooses
poverty and weakness, too;
in such love he comes to you.
Neither crib nor cross refuses,
all he suffers for your good
to redeem you by his blood. [Refrain]

3 Lord, how shall I thank you rightly?
I am saved eternally
by your life and death for me.
Let me not forget it lightly
but with all my heart believe
that from you I shall receive [Refrain]

4 Jesus, guard and guide your members,
fill them with your boundless grace,
hear their prayers in ev'ry place.
Fan to life faith's glowing embers;
grant all Christians far and near,
holy peace, a glad new year. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O rejoice, all Christians, loudly
• Title: O Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly
• Author: Christian Keimann, 1607-1662
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness!
• Meter: 877 877 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-14
  ;
  2 Corinthians 8:9
  ;
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Luke 1:78-79
• Topic: Christmas
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: FREUET EUCH, IHR CHRISTEN ALLE
• Composer: Andreas Hammerschmidt, 1611-1675 (alt.)
• Meter: 877 877 with refrain
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal 1941
• Copyright: Public Domain