Be Joyful

Verse 1

Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth; O serve Him with gladness and fear! Exult in His presence with music and mirth, With love and devotion draw near.

Verse 2

Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, Creator and Ruler o'er all; And we are His people, His sceptre we own, His sheep, and we follow His call.

Verse 3

O enter His gates with thanksgiving and song! Your vows in His temple proclaim; His praise with melodious accordance prolong, And bless His adorable name.

Verse 4

For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good, And we are the work of His hand; His mercy and truth from eternity stood, And shall to eternity stand.