Main message: This joyful and uplifting hymn expresses the hope and the love through His creation.

Bible references:

• V1. "Light of day" (John 8:12)

• V2. "All Thy word--surround Thee" (Revelations 4:4)

"stars and angels sing around Thee" (Job 38:7)

• V3. "Everlasting Father" (Isaiah 9:6)

• V4. "Happy chorus" (Revelations 5:11-14)

"Morning stars" (Job 38:7)

"triumph song" (Revelations 15:3)

Keywords: Joyful, adore, God of glory, Lord of love, immortal gladness, light of day, praise, rejoice, giving, forgiving, blessing, blest, happy, everlasting Father, happy chorus, morning stars, victors, triumph song of life.

Interpretation notes:

• This melody is taken from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, fourth movement. 

• The melody in the third system is different from the other three, so the dynamic can be softer there.