Reputable internet sources indicate Beverly Crawford (a minister-in-her-own… Read Full Bio ↴Reputable internet sources indicate Beverly Crawford (a minister-in-her-own-right alongside her husband, Todd Crawford) is a Florida native who began singing in her father's church since the age of three. She is a cancer-survivor, Grammy-nominated singer whose energy is displayed in music (both as a solo artist and as a guest on many gospel recordings). Beverly has been a featured vocalist on T.D. Jakes' recordings, Carlton Pearson's recordings and others.

Her 2011 cd, "Live from Los Angeles, Vol. 2" was released in March, and she is featured on the March 2011 "Hello, Fear" project of Kirk, holding her own with male counterparts Marvin Winans and Rance Allen.

Blessed with a growling, shouting soprano-alto voice. Beverly Crawford comes across as the real-deal in every recording she is featured on.

God bless Beverly for her inspiring performances!

Joy to the World
Beverly Crawford Lyrics

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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 nature sing

He rules the world
Wth 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

Jesus brought to the world
Hallelu, Hallelu

Jesus brought to the world
Hallelu, Hallelu

Jesus brought to the world
Hallelu, Hallelu

Jesus brought to the world
Hallelu, Hallelu

He brought joy in my soul
He brought peace in my mind

Joy down in my soul
Peace all in my mind

Unspeakable
Full of glory
I'm talkin about joy

The world didn't give it to me
They can't take it away

Overall Meaning

In Beverly Crawford's rendition of the classic Christmas hymn "Joy To The World", she reminds us of the reason for celebrating the season - the arrival of the Lord on Earth. The first verse encourages everyone to prepare their hearts to receive the King of the world, inviting all of creation to join in singing his praises. The second verse highlights the Lord's sovereignty over the world, ruling it with truth and grace. The final line of each verse reminds us of the wonders of his love, which are beyond measure and comprehension.

In the chorus, the repetition of the phrase "Jesus brought to the world" emphasizes the significance of his arrival. The following line "Hallelu, Hallelu" is a joyful expression of gratitude and reverence for what he did for us. The next lines "He brought joy in my soul, He brought peace in my mind" speak to the transformative power of his love and the impact it has on those who believe in him. The last line is a declaration of the undeniable nature of the joy he brings, which is beyond anything the world can give and cannot be taken away.

Line by Line Meaning

Joy to the world
Let there be immense happiness all over the world

The Lord is come
God has arrived

Let earth receive her King
May the Earth welcome and accept its ruler

Let every heart prepare Him room
May every individual create space in their heart for God

And Heaven and nature sing
The angels and the environment are chorusing

And Heaven and Heaven, and nature sing
Even the heaven is joining in the singing with the angels and the environment

He rules the world
God is the ruler of the world

With truth and grace
He governs with honesty and favor

And makes the nations prove
God tests and verifies the nations

The glories of His righteousness
By His right actions, God brings distinction to Himself

And wonders of His love
God's love brings amazement