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[Verse 1]
G D/F# Em D/F# G D/F# Em D
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
G D/F# Em D/F# G C D7 G
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
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Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;
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Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
[Verse 2]
G D/F# Em D/F# G D/F# Em D
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
G D/F# Em D/F# G C D7 G
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of un- broken praise.
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Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
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Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to re- joice in Thee.
[Verse 3]
G D/F# Em D/F# G D/F# Em D
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
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Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
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Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine;
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Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy di- vine.
[Verse 4]
G D/F# Em D/F# G D/F# Em D
Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began;
G D/F# Em D/F# G C D7 G
Father love is reigning oβer us, brother love binds man to man.
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Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
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Last Updated: March 31, 2016