Eternal Source of Every Joy CREATION—Franz Joseph Haydn CEPHAS—Lowell Mason Eternal Source of Every Joy 1 Eternal source of every joy, Well may thy praise our lips employ. While in thy temple we appear, Whose goodness crowns the circling year. 2 The flowery spring at thy command Embalms the air, and paints the land; The summer rays with vigour shine To raise the corn, and cheer the vine. 3 Thy hand in autumn richly pours Through all our coasts redundant stores; And, winters softened by thy