Hearts unfold like flowers be fore
Thee, opening to the sun above.
Come, melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day.
All thy works with joy surround thee,
earth and heav 'n reflect thy rays.
Stars and angels sing around thee,
center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
flowery meadow, thrashing sea
Singing bird and flowing fountain,
Thou our giving an d forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blessing,
wellspring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest.
Teach us how to love each other,
Lend us to the joy divine.
For us, joy now happy, for us,
wisdom born in stars began.
Father, love is reigning o 'er us,
brother, love binds man to man.
Ever singing march we onward
Victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music leads us onward
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