1.

We are happy as young people;
Praise and thanks to God for this.
Not for all the world’s great riches
Would we e’er exchange our peace.
It’s far deeper than a river;
None can take it, friend or foe.
Come what may, yet now and ever
Joy will never cease to flow.

2.

When we follow God’s commandments,
Great our righteousness shall be—
Crushing all that’s vain and earthly
Like the crashing waves of sea.
What is spoken, done, and written
’Gainst God’s little faithful band
Soon shall be completely smitten.
God is always near at hand.

3.

Youthful zeal and strength and courage—
Give your all, like men of God.
T’ward the goal we press, discov’ring
Treasures new, each step that’s trod.
As we’re faithful, God who sees us
Gives us grace to onward go;
Then in fellowship with Jesus,
Greater still our joy shall grow.

Written by Kristian Hobbelstad (published in 1937)Composed by Kristian HobbelstadText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E