Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#235

235. Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth

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.

2 Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone,
Creator and Ruler o'er all;
And we are His people, His sceptre we own,
His sheep, and we follow His call.

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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth
• Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Adoration: Of God; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; God: Adoration of; Worship: Joy in; Joy: Of Worship; Sheep, God's; Thanksgiving: In the Sanctuary; Vows, to God; Sanctuary, the

Tune Information

• Name: GODERICH
• Composer: W. H. W. Darley
• Meter: 11.8.11.8.8
• Key: B♭ Major