Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth

Verse 1

Be joyful in God, to whom praises belong, O every line speaks of glad feeling;
Exalt in his presence with music and song, With love and devotion from man.

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

The Lord he is God, and Jehovah alone,
Creator and ruler o'er all;
And we are his people, his scepter we own,
His sheep, and we follow his call.

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

O enter his gates with thanksgiving and praise,
Your vows in his temple proclaim;
His goodness declare in harmonious lays,
And bless his perpetual name.

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.

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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.