In Thee is Gladness

1    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
    and stands forever: Alleluia!
    Our hearts are pining to see thy shining,
    dying or living, to thee are cleaving;
    naught can us sever: Alleluia!


2    Jesus is ours! We fear no powers,
    not of earth or sin or death.
    He sees and blesses in worst distresses;
    he can change them with a breath.
    Wherefore the story tell of his glory
    with heart 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!