Oh, rejoice,
ye
Christians,
loudly,
For our joy
hath 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!
See, my
soul, thy
Savior
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
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
And my heart
true peace
receive.
Refrain
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!
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