Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Joyful joyful we adore thee God of glory Lord of love
A joyful hymn of creation and praise drawing on the theme of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
History & Background
Written by Henry van Dyke in 1907 set to Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 836
- Gather 4th Edition — 663
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 551
- Lutheran Service Book — 803
Bulletin Note
Joyful Joyful — Henry van Dyke, 1907
Preaching Connection
Joy and praise of creation.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Creation's joy → Cosmic praise → Divine love binding all → Victorious Christian march