With Joy We Tread

Verse 1

With joy Thine earthly courts we tread, And here we worship Thee, Who left the regions of the dead For immortality; Our thankful voices here we raise To Him who reigns above; We bring the tribute of our praise For Thy redeeming love.

Verse 2

To Thee, O Lord, we join in prayer, To Thee we raise our song; We hear the precepts of Thy word, Where all Thy people throng; In the dear name of Christ our King, We to the Father pray; Contrite and broken hearts we bring, On this most holy day.

Verse 3

Lord, meet us in this holy place, Thy dwelling here below; Refresh us with Thy richest grace, And set our hearts aglow— Aglow with sweet and fervent love For all Thy goodness shown; And raise us from this lower world To Thy celestial throne.