45 Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly

1 Oh, rejoice, all Christians, loudly, For our joys have now begun; Wondrous things our God has done. Tell abroad his goodness proudly Who our race has honored so That he suffers for your good To redeem you by his blood. Refrain: Joy, oh, joy beyond all gladness, Christ has done away with sadness! Hence all sorrow and repining, For the Sun of grace is shining! 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. 3 Lord, how shall I thank you rightly? I am saved eternally! By your life and death for me, Let me not regard you lightly But on you in faith depend, Praising you, my heav'nly friend. 4 Jesus, guard and guide your members; Make us children of your grace; Hear our prayers in ev'ry place. Fan to life faith's glowing embers; Give all Christians far and near Holy peace, a glad new year.