We were in church singing the processional hynm "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee."
Now that is a good song to start the service as it is a fast and lively way to greet the day. As a matter of fact, it is anarerobic if you truly sing it per the notes.
Beethoven wrote the music and Henry J. vanDyke wrote the words:
"Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
I wonder if Beethoven really expected his music would be put to words? In any case, as a good Episcopalian I got to feel righteous for getting in all that good exercise. Oh, and it was cheaper then the athletic club membership...what, 10%? You gotta be kidding!
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