In Thee Is Gladness

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 makest, our bonds Thou breakest;
Who trusts Thee surely hath built securely,
And stands forever. Alleluia!

If God be ours, we fear no powers,
Not of earth or sin or death.
God sees and blesses in worst distresses,
And can change them in a breath.
Wherefore the story tell of God’s glory
With heart and voices; all Heaven rejoices,
Singing forever: Alleluia!

Author: Johann Lindemann

Year: 1598

Original German text "In dir ist Freude" by Johann Lindemann (c. 1550–1634), published in 1598. Commonly attributed to him in hymnals; English translation is by Catherine Winkworth (1855/1858) but the query asks for the author of the words/lyrics, which refers to the original.