All My Heart This Night Rejoices

Paul Gerhardt (1656) • Catherine Winkworth (1858) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Verse 1

All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Ev'rywhere Now with joy is ringing.

Verse 2

For it dawns, the promised morrow Of his birth, Who the Earth Rescues from its sorrow. God in human form descending; Of his grace To our race Here his Son is lending.

Verse 3

Come then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder. Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the Star That from far Bright with hope is burning!

Verse 4

You who pine in weary sadness, Weep no more, For the door Now is found of gladness. Cling to him, for he will guide you Where no cross, Pain or loss Can again betide you.

Verse 5

Hasten, come, you heavy-hearted, Who for sin Deep within Long and sore have smarted; For the poisoned wounds you’re feeling, Help is near; One is here, Mighty for his healing!

Verse 6

Blessèd Savior, let me find you! Keeping me Lovingly, Cast me not behind you! Life of life, my heart you’re stilling; Calm I rest On thy breast, While this void you’re filling.

Scripture References

Reference 1

matthew 2:1-12

Reference 2

luke 2:1-20

Reference 3

luke 4:16-21

Reference 4

john 1:14

Reference 5

john 1:29

Reference 6

john 13:23

Reference 7

romans 6:8

Reference 8

romans 8:31-34

Reference 9

2-corinthians 5:15

Reference 10

ephesians 1:3-14