How precious and so honourable
When the Lord’s presence it abounds;
Where love and peace it is combined
With a heart and mind that’s sound.
The joy of the Lord is our strength
As it echoes in our soul;
It endures as we overcome
With a power to behold.
And this joy surpasses happiness
Because it rings so deep within,
As a reminder that God is with us
And delivers us from sin.
He will never leave us
As He’s entrenched inside our heart,
And His Spirit it will guide us
So we are truly set apart.
The joy of the Lord is our strength
And will last for all eternity,
As our trials they are fleeting –
And God’s face we yearn to see.
Our strength it comes from God
And it’s by His grace and mercy too,
That His kindness and His goodness
Reveals a love that’s pure and true.
“Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!” Psalm 100:1
“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:21
“My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience,” James 1:2-3
“But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.” John 17:13
