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Words by Henry van Dyke/Music by Ludwig van Beethoven |
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Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee |
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God of glory, Lord of love |
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Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee |
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Opening to the sun above |
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Melt the clouds of sin and sadness |
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Drive the dark of doubt away |
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Giver of immortal gladness |
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Fill us with the light of day |
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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 |
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Center of unbroken praise |
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Field and forest, vale and mountain |
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Flowery meadow, flashing sea |
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Chanting bird and flowing fountain |
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Call us to rejoice in Thee |
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Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, rejoice |
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Mortals, join the mighty chorus |
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Which the morning stars began |
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Father love is reigning o'er us |
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Brother love binds man to man |
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Ever singing, march we onward |
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Victors in the midst of strife |
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Joyful music leads us sunward |
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In the triumph song of life |
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In the triumph song of life |