Hymn Lyrics

PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.

How Great Our Joy
Words: Original German text attributed to Nach Friedrich von Spee
Music: How Great Our Joy | Traditional German
1. While by the sheep we watched at night, (or, While by my sheep I watched at night)
Glad tidings brought an angel bright.

2. There shall be born, so He did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today.

3. There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all.

4. This gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill.

Refrain:
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!