Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Remember, our praise not only glorifies God and lifts us up, it is also spiritual warfare against the enemy of our souls and our land.

 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” (also known as the Ode to Joy). Lyrics written in 1907 by Henry J Van Dyke. Composer, Ludwig Von Beethoven, adapted in 1827 for the hymn version by Edward Hodges. I give you the classic choir version first, and then a variety of joyful options and adaptations. Praise away!

 https://youtu.be/NML640yBoKE?si=8BjhaPNkKe4dmOSd

Tommy Walker: https://youtu.be/OYKP2p6uEkM?si=nuKuADiBZlNqDGi9 

Reawaken Hymns:  https://youtu.be/2yZVweZ2Cvg?si=Hgn_-iLc55F5HLDr

Fun Variations:

• Michael W. Smith: https://youtu.be/NHm_p7xj5uQ?si=1tpdq6iMrzRjEn4U
• Casting Crowns: https://youtu.be/MsBtbCMSY-w?si=TbGloyw3b3IGIDaF
• IHOPU: https://youtu.be/xc8BRReglnc?si=jG8p0tm2l9M0kR4G

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2. Take a few minutes to really absorb this amazing poem.
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4. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
   God of glory, Lord of love;
   Hearts unfold like flow’rs 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Mortals, join the happy chorus,
   Which the morning stars began;
   Father love is reigning o’er us,
   Brother love binds man to man.
   Ever singing, march we onward,
   Victors in the midst of strife,
   Joyful music leads us Sunward
   In the triumph song of life.