With Gladsome Voice
Let us all with gladsome voice praise the God of Heaven Divivne.
Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, His own Son has given for all time.

To this vale of tears He comes - here to serve in sadness.
That with Him is Heaven's home we may reign in gladness.

We are rich, for He was poor - is not that a wonder?
Therefore praise God ever more - here on Earth and in Heaven yonder.

O Lord Christ, our Savior Dear, be thou ever near  us every day.
Grant us now thy precious care and help us on our wayl

                                                 
author unknown 1632
                                            Concordia Publishing House   copyright 1941
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