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Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

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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!



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All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,

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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.



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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.



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Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began;

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Father love is reigning oâ??er 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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Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life.