Schmücke Dich / Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness

Johann Franck, 1618-77
Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
LSB 636

Soul, adorn yourself with gladness,
Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness,
Come into the daylight's splendor,
There with joy your praises render.
Bless the One whose grace unbounded
This amazing banquet founded;
He, though heavenly, high, and holy,
Deigns to dwell with you most lowly.

Hasten as a bride to meet Him,
And with loving reverence greet Him.
For with words of life immortal
He is knocking at your portal.
Open wide the gates before Him,
Saying, as you there adore Him:
Grant, Lord, that I now receive You,
That I never more will lieave You.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Hymn
• Johann
• Cruger
• Lutheran
• Seele

[randamarz]

Very Impressive, Very Nice

[EmbraceLife2000]

10 out of 10, Great job!

[HerrKatzenvater]

God bless you, that was nice. Thanks for uploading this.

[tworth3]

Very inspiring. Thank you.

[dianeolive1]

We sang this song yesterday in church. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[mkl62]

I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (August 16), we sang this as the Hymn of the Day. It is #488 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Just thought I'd share.

[goofyguy340]

Very nice!

[BruderPhilippMelanch]

Collin, a very beautiful and moving rendition of a most sacred and theologically powerful song. Your devout and sincere rendition captures the essence of the faith. Perhaps additional hymns are in order for the Lenten season? I would suggest "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word" or "Come to Dark Gethsemane" for you.

[llamagoose]

My favorite hymn. Thank you for this, it is beautiful.

[LikeableSaxon]

Very nice, you seem very sincere. Love the Lord with songs of praise

Chas