Lutheran Hymnal: 032 - O Rejoice, ye Christians, Loudly

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! 1 O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly, For our joy has now begun, Wondrous things our God has done. Tell abroad His goodness proudly, Who our race has honoured thus: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness. Hence, all sorrow and repining, For the son of grace is shining. 2 See, my soul, thy Saviour chooses Weakness here and poverty — In such love He comes to thee — Nor the manger hard refuses; All He suffers for thy good, To redeem thee by His blood: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness. Hence, all sorrow and repining, For the son of grace is shining. 3 Lord, how shall I think Thee rightly? I acknowledge that by Thee I am saved eternally. Let me not forget it lightly, But to Thee at all times cleave, And my heart true peace receive: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness. Hence, all sorrow and repining, For the son of grace is shining. 4 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: Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness. Hence, all sorrow and repining, For the son of grace is shining.