Devotional for November 25
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Author: Henry J. van Dyke
Scripture: Psalm 71:23-24
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to you. And my soul, which You have redeemed. My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long.
Hymn lyrics:
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening 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!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
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.
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.
Today's thoughts:
This old hymn is a song of hope, joy and trust. It expresses the feelings and desires of others long ago, and it still speaks to us today. The words remind us of the love and blessings God has bestowed on us. Lift your voice and sing praises to our Lord who reigns above and joyfully join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man.
Link to MIDI file for Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
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