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!
Verse 2
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All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
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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 and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
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Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.
Verse 3
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Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
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Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
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Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
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All who live in love are Thine;
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Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
Verse 4
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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 we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
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Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life.