From Isaiah 35:10: “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Facing constant waves
Overwhelming despair
Father seeking to save
Eternal grace cares
Bethlehem manger
Looking beyond today
Savior, joy’s game changer
Mercy’s light conveys
Hope breathes, Son of Man
King of Kings, Prince of Peace
God opens His divine plan
Joy’s new centerpiece
Angels’ choir deploys
Always singing above
Reflections full of joy
Peace filling with love
Scaling highest slopes
Locating lasting peace
Rebuilding life’s new hope
Joy shall never cease
Peace restored, anew
Joy’s steady, beating drum
Tomorrow’s hope accrues
Salvation to come
With lyrics composed by renowned English hymn writer, Issac Watts, “Joy to the World” has become the most published Christmas hymn in North America. These verses were penned in 1719, and they share an interpretation from Psalm 98. In this Advent season, the hymn holds a special place with its emphasis on the joy we have been patiently waiting for.
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I love your choice of Christmas songs today. It has long been one of my favorites, in English and in Spanish. The Spanish version says: Paz en la tierra, Paz y amor. (Peace on earth, peace and love). I also really like the line about eternal grace…hope abounds during this season.
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Vickie, thank you for sharing these thoughts around “Joy to the World.” Our Savior’s birth will bring joy, everlasting joy!
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“Peace restored, anew
Joy’s steady, beating drum”…beautiful words, Richard!
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Karla, your words affirm the reason for the season. May others experience the hope, peace, joy, and love of the Advent season. God’s ultimate gift!
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Amen, Richard!
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Blessings to you Eileen for sharing this Advent post. I enjoy very much in researching and crafting these.
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The Joy of the Lord is our strength 🙂
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Amen! Matt, thanks for sharing back. Blessings to you.
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