Stahlke Adoption

Lifting My Spirits

In Thee is gladness amid all sadness,
Jesus, sunshine of my heart.
By Thee are given the gifts of heaven,
Thou the true Redeemer art.
Our souls Thou wakest, our bonds Thou breakest;
Who trusts Thee surely has built securely;
He stands forever: Alleluia!
Our hearts are pining to see Thy shining,
Dying or living to Thee are cleaving;
Naught can us sever: Alleluia!

Since He is ours, we fear no powers,
Not of earth nor sin nor death.
He sees and blesses in worst distresses:
He can change them with a breath.
Wherefore the story tell of His glory
With hearts and voices: all heav'n rejoices
In Him forever: Alleluia!
We shout for gladness, triumph o'er sadness,
Love Him and praise Him and still shall raise Him
Glad hymns forever: Alleluia!

- Lutheran Service Book, Hymn No. 818

posted by Stahlkes @ 9:34 PM