Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies [Original English lyrics] Rise up! nations of the earth, big and small, Sing praises together in response to the skies [Literal English translation]
Mandarin
在我的歌声里,我用音符赞美祢,祢的美好是我今生颂扬的。
在我的歌聲裏,我用音符讚美禰,禰的美好是我今生頌揚的。
zài wǒ de gē shēng lǐ , wǒ yòng yīn fú zàn měi mí , mí de měi hǎo shì wǒ jīn shēng sòng yáng de .
I lift my voice in praise, I will love You with my life, for Your beauty and Your goodness never end. [Official English translation] In my singing voice, I praise You with musical notes. Your goodness is what I extol in this life. [Literal English translation]