Intro
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Verse 1
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Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love
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Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above
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Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away
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Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day
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Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
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Your love has come, here to dwell
Verse 2
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All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays
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Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise
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Field and forest, vale an - d mountain, flow'ry meadow, flashing sea
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Singing bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee
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Verse 3
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Mortals join the happy chorus which the morning stars began
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Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man
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Ever singing march w - e onward, victors in the midst of strife
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Joyful mus-ic leads us sunward in the triumph song of life