Oh, rejoice, ye Christians, loudly, For your 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 Son 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 from Thee Every blessing flows to me. Let me not forget it lightly But to Thee through all things cleave So shall heart and mind 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! Refrain |