The hymn originally called "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele" was written by German poet Johann Franck wrote the hymn following the devastating Thirty Years' War in Germany. Despite the grief, destruction, and personal tragedies that surrounded him, Franck penned a text designed to uplift the faithful by placing their focus on God. The hymn draws heavily from the Parable of the Wedding Banquet and imagery from Psalm 43, urging the individual to leave behind earthly sorrows and approach the Lord's Table with joy. So the hymn is often sung as a Holy Communion Hymn
Catherine Winkworth translated the hymn into English
The hymn is known as
- Soul adorn yourself with gladness
- Soul adorn thyself with gladness
- Deck thyself my soul with gladness
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