Letra: Julia H. Johnson.
Música: H. R. Palmer, 1834–1907
Lyrics found here: A Dios Ofrecemos Gozosa Canción
From this Hymnal: https://singpraises.net/collections/es/hymns
1. A Dios ofrecemos gozosa canción
To God we offer joyful song
que cantamos en esta feliz estación.
that we sing in this happy season.
Le agradecemos Su luz y amor,
You we thank [for] Your light and love,
y Sus dones tan ricos de grande valor.
and Your gifts so rich of great value.
[Chorus]
¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Entonad la canción;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Sing the song;
con rebosantes corazones elevemos el son.
with overflowing hearts let us elevate the sound (tone).
2. Abiertas las puertas del cielo están,
Open the portals (gates) of heaven are,
y cordial bienvenida a todos darán.
and warm welcome to all will be given.
Con fe, pues, obremos en bien de Sión,
With faith, then, let us work in good of Zion,
con afán trabajando por nuestra mansión.
with eager working for our mansion.
[Chorus]
3. Al fin al llegar al hogar celestial,
At last to arrive at the home celestial,
con sus calles de oro y mar de cristal;
with its street of gold and sea of crystal;
y con gran poder el Señor reinará
and with great power the Lord shall reign
y a todos los fieles Sus dones dará.
and to all the faithfull His gifts give.
[Chorus]
English Translation with extra verse
1.
To God let us offer glad songs of great joy;
That we sing in all seasons our hearts shall employ.
We thank Him for gifts of His light and His love
That He showers upon us as dew from Above.
2.
The Portals of Heaven are now open wide
And extend a warm welcome to come on inside.
With faith let us work for Mount Zion's increase
With our eager endeavors to spread our Lord's peace.
3.
At last we arrive at our heavenly land
Golden streets, a crystal sea we shall then see firsthand.
With pow'r and authority our Lord shall reign
And with gifts to His faithful with Grace He shall deign.
4.
O bless now the Lord, O my soul, praise the Lord!
Tell His glory and splendor, all honor accord.
In great adoration fall down at His Throne
And worship the Sovereign who makes you His own!
Chorus:
Alleluia! Praise Jehovah! Loudly sing His great Name!
With songs of thanksgiving to the Lamb that was slain!
To God let us offer glad songs of great joy;
That we sing in all seasons our hearts shall employ.
We thank Him for gifts of His light and His love
That He showers upon us as dew from Above.
2.
The Portals of Heaven are now open wide
And extend a warm welcome to come on inside.
With faith let us work for Mount Zion's increase
With our eager endeavors to spread our Lord's peace.
3.
At last we arrive at our heavenly land
Golden streets, a crystal sea we shall then see firsthand.
With pow'r and authority our Lord shall reign
And with gifts to His faithful with Grace He shall deign.
4.
O bless now the Lord, O my soul, praise the Lord!
Tell His glory and splendor, all honor accord.
In great adoration fall down at His Throne
And worship the Sovereign who makes you His own!
Chorus:
Alleluia! Praise Jehovah! Loudly sing His great Name!
With songs of thanksgiving to the Lamb that was slain!
