O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly
Christian Keimann (1656) • Catherine Winkworth • English
Primary Scripture: Isaiah 35:10
Verse 1
O rejoice, all Christians, loudly, for our joy has now begun; wondrous things our God has done. Tell abroad his goodness proudly, who our race has honored thus, that he has befriended us.
Chorus
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness! Hence, all sorrow and repining, for the Sun of grace is shining!
Verse 2
See, my soul, your Savior chooses poverty and weakness, too; in such love he comes to you. Neither crib nor cross refuses, all he suffers for your good to redeem you by his blood.
Chorus
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness! Hence, all sorrow and repining, for the Sun of grace is shining!
Verse 3
Lord, how shall I thank you rightly? I am saved eternally by your life and death for me. Let me not forget it lightly but with all my heart believe that from you I shall receive
Chorus
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness! Hence, all sorrow and repining, for the Sun of grace is shining!
Verse 4
Jesus, guard and guide your members, fill them with your boundless grace, hear their prayers in ev'ry place. Fan to life faith's glowing embers; grant all Christians far and near, holy peace, a glad new year.
Chorus
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness! Christ has done away with sadness! Hence, all sorrow and repining, for the Sun of grace is shining!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- isaiah 35:10
Reference 2
- luke 1:78-79
Reference 3
- luke 2:7-14
Reference 4
- john 14:27
Reference 5
- 2-corinthians 8:9
Reference 6
- philippians 2:5-8