INTRO

VERSE 1

Joy to the world
The Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven
And na-ture sing

TURNAROUND

VERSE 2

Joy to the Earth
The Savior reigns
Let all their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks,
hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat
The sound-ing

CHORUS 1

Joy of the Lord,
The joy of the Lord is my
strength
The joy of the Lord,
The joy of the Lord is my
strength
O my soul, bless His Name
All that is within me say
The joy of the Lord, the joy of the
Lord is my strength

REFRAIN 1

BRIDGE 1

Let it rise up
Like a river
Overflow-ing
Holy Spirit
Let it pour out
With no limit
Overflow-ing
Holy Spirit

BRIDGE 2

Let it rise up
Like a river
Overflow-ing
Holy Spirit
Let it pour out
With no limit
Overflow-ing
Holy Spirit

VERSE 3

He rules the world
With truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders
Of His love

REFRAIN 2 2X

CHORUS 2

Joy of the Lord,
The joy of the Lord is my
strength
The joy of the Lord,
The joy of the Lord is my
strength
O my soul, bless His Name
All that is within me say

TAG 1

O my soul, bless His Name
All that is within me say

TAG 2

O my soul, bless His Name
All that is within me say
The joy of the Lord,
The joy of the Lord is my strength

OUTRO

ENDING

The Joy / Joy To The World - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]

"The Joy / Joy To The World" by The Belonging Co. is a beautiful song that echoes the sentiments of joy and celebration found in the Bible. The song's lyrics, "Joy to the world, the Lord is come," immediately bring to mind the biblical passage from Luke 2:10-11, "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'" This verse, like the song, heralds the arrival of Jesus, our Savior, and the joy that His coming brings to the world.

The song's chorus, "The joy of the Lord is my strength," is a direct reflection of Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." This verse and the song's chorus both emphasize the empowering nature of God's joy. It's not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep, abiding joy that strengthens us in all circumstances.

The song also speaks of the Holy Spirit's overflowing presence, reminiscent of John 7:38, "Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." This verse speaks of the Holy Spirit, who Jesus promised would dwell within believers, providing a never-ending source of spiritual nourishment and joy.

The song concludes with a call to bless His name and acknowledge the wonders of His love, echoing Psalm 103:1, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" This verse, like the song, is a call to worship, a call to recognize and rejoice in the goodness of God.

As we listen to this song and reflect on these scriptures, we are reminded of the joy that comes from knowing and serving the Lord. We are reminded that this joy is our strength, a wellspring of spiritual nourishment that sustains us in all circumstances. We are reminded of the wonders of His love, and the call to bless His name with all that is within us.

So, let's reflect on this: How does the joy of the Lord strengthen you in your daily life? How does the presence of the Holy Spirit overflow in your life? And how do you bless His name and acknowledge the wonders of His love? As we ponder these questions, may we be inspired to live out our faith with joy, strength, and a heart full of praise for our Savior.