Joy to the World
Avalon (Holiday) Lyrics
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Joy to the world
Joy to the world the Lord has come (2x)
come and remember the manger
And promise that is born today
Won't you look in the eyes of a baby boy
I wonder why
Would come to me is such a way
And the song he had the angels sing
Is still echoing
Repeat the sounding
Joy to world the Lord has come
Joy let your heart prepare him room
Joy we receive our king
In heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing
Stop in the hurry of Christmas
And listen for the angels call
Stand in the quiet and hear his voice
Oh with your heart hold on to Jesus
For the hope he brought is living on
And the song that warmed the winters night
Still changes lives
Repeat the sound the sounding
Joy to world the lord has come
Joy let your heart prepare him room
Joy we receive our king
In heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing
He rules the world
With truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The Glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love
The Glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love
All of earth and heaven sing!
Joy to the world
Joy to the world
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Joy to world the lord has come
Joy let your heart prepare him room
Joy we receive our king
In heaven and nature sing
joy to world the lord has come
Joy let your heart prepare him room (joy to world)
Joy we receive our king
In heaven and nature sing (heaven and nature)
Heaven and nature sing (joy to the world the Lord has come)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
The song Joy to the World is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song starts by repeating the phrase "Joy to the world" three times, emphasizing the joy that Jesus' birth brings to all humanity. The song then invites us to remember the manger and the promise that was born that day. The lyrics express wonder and amazement at the fact that the Lord of creation would come to earth in such a humble way. The angels' song of praise continues to echo throughout time, reminding us of the miracle of Jesus' birth and the joy it brings.
The song encourages us to slow down during the busy holiday season and listen for the angels' call, reminding us to hold on to Jesus and the hope that he brings. The chorus repeats the phrase "joy to the world" and encourages us to prepare our hearts to receive our King. The song ends by declaring that Jesus rules the world with truth and grace and inviting all of earth and heaven to sing out in joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world
Let there be happiness and celebration everywhere
Joy to the world
Let there be happiness and celebration everywhere
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Rejoice for the birth of the Lord
come and remember the manger
Take a moment to recall the humble birthplace of our savior
And promise that is born today
Believe in the hope brought by this miraculous event
Won't you look in the eyes of a baby boy
Reflect upon the innocence and beauty of the newborn child
I wonder why
I contemplate why the almighty would choose such an unlikely arrival
The lord of creation
The ruler of all existence
Would come to me is such a way
Would appear to us in such an unassuming manner
And the song he had the angels sing
Recall the melody sung by the heavenly hosts
Is still echoing
The effect of the angels' song can still be felt today
Repeat the sounding
Let the melody resonate once more
Joy let your heart prepare him room
Make space in your heart for the Lord's arrival
Joy we receive our king
Rejoice as we accept our ruler
In heaven and nature sing
All of creation joins in song
Stop in the hurry of Christmas
Take a pause from the busyness of the holiday season
And listen for the angels call
Hear the call of the heavenly messengers
Stand in the quiet and hear his voice
Find a tranquil place and listen for the Lord's guidance
Oh with your heart hold on to Jesus
Stay steadfast in your faith in the Lord
For the hope he brought is living on
The promise of salvation and redemption endures
And the song that warmed the winters night
The joyful melody that banished the chill of the winter
Still changes lives
The message of hope and love transforms us even now
He rules the world
The Lord is the master of all existence
With truth and grace
He governs with fairness, honesty, and mercy
And makes the nations prove
He causes nations to bear witness to His might
The Glories of his righteousness
We marvel at the splendor of His virtue
And wonders of his love
We are in awe of His great love for us
All of earth and heaven sing!
The entire world and beyond join in the song of praise
Lyrics © K - M MUSIC INC
Written by: GEORGE FRIEDERIC HANDEL, LOWELL MASON, ISAAC WATTS
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