Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Hymn 23)

00:00 - intro/background of the hymn
01:37 - song performance

1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!

2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee!

3. Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother–
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine!

4. Mortals, join the happy chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Draws us through the Son of Man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us onward
In the triumph song of life.

Words: Henry van Dyke
Music: Ludwig van Beethoven

Vocalists: Diane Brown, Jaz Hoffman, Steve Lively and Philip Webb
Instrumentalists: Cathy Biagini - Violin, Enoria Lee - Violin, Mark Rice - Piano

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Hymns of Grace exists to assist believers in their corporate and private worship of God. It is our mission to provide resources that focus on God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Word of God. To that end we seek to produce musical material that focuses on God, His Word and the Gospel story, melding beautiful melodies with eternal truth.

[randinelson]

HALLELUJAH, HE died for our sins and we will live with HIM Forever!!!

[stanleyezeogu]

I woke up this Sunday morning, 12th March, 2023, with this hymn in my mind. I am blessed with the joy of the Lord. May the Name of the Lord be blessed both now and forever. Amen!

[joanschutter]

The quality music this group produces is outstanding!

[Lisa-vito]

What a gift to worship & praise Our God, Creator of the universe, and Savior Jesus Christ 💝🙌🏼

[missbennet]

wow! that is beautiful, brothers and sisters! glory to our Lord through your praise! ❤

[ElizabethP]

This is a wonderful format! I love hearing the background of the hymn which made singing it so much more meaningful and convicting. Please do more of the old hymns with the introduction of their history.

[deepankernandy]

That was a very powerful introduction! It spoke to me and to my current circumstances. Praise the Lord for His timely encouragement. Beautiful lyrics and great singing.

[gottalovepiano]

✝️

Excellent hymn! 🎶🎵

May the Lord bless thee forever and ever! Amen!

[jeril]

Thanking for sharing about the song s background awesome 👍

[esthervarney]

Don what a great song thanks Love to all

[thitsorhakho]

Beautiful Beautiful.. May God bless of you all ❤❤

[rosieadcock]

Glorious....!! Thank you all so much....!

[voctavechorale]

Superb! Thank you for taking us through the background of this beautiful hymn.
Love from INDIA

[claudetteosbourne]

This song brings healing and deliverance

[RevnRev]

Awesome…one of favorites so far. Thank you!!!

[JasonRongpi-envj]

It's like I've seen heaven on hearing this song.

[marilynBgood]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you for using your gifts to glorify God!!!🙏 ❤️‍🔥

[leslieahearn]

This is absolutely so very beautiful and such a blessing to me as I listen to this beautiful song sung by angels :)

[jonathonproctor]

Extremely helpful explanations of the verses but also a truly blessed song and amazingly sang

[GoodWillPrevail]

I really enjoy these presentations. The devotional thoughts at the beginning are very inspirational and the music is sacred and uplifting. The harmony of this group is outstanding! So thankful I discovered them!