Joy to the World
I.D.O.L. King 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

Joy to the world
The Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

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, and wonders of His love

Overall Meaning

"Joy to the World" is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the coming of the Lord and the Savior's reign over the world. The first stanza expresses the joyous announcement of the Lord's arrival on earth and urges everyone to welcome him with an open heart. The carol emphasizes that the Lord is the King of the earth and all of nature rejoices in his coming, suggesting that his rule brings a peaceful and harmonious world.

The second stanza depicts how the Savior reigns and encourages people to sing out in praise, as the joy of salvation is not only for humans but also for all the fields, floods, rocks, hills, and plains. The repetition of the sounding joy emphasizes that the Savior's reign brings gladness that surpasses all human understanding.

The final stanza highlights the truth and grace that the Lord rules the world. It suggests that the nations will see the glory of his righteousness and the wonder of his love, which emanates from his rule. This carol brings a message of hope and joy that the love of God extends to all, bringing a sense of peace and harmony.

Line by Line Meaning

Joy to the world
Celebration to the entire world

The Lord is come
God has arrived

Let earth receive her King
The earth should welcome its ruler

Let every heart prepare him room
Everyone should make space in their heart for Him

And heaven and nature sing
Even the heavens and nature celebrate

And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
And even the heavens, yes, the heavens and nature celebrate

Joy to the world
Celebration to the entire world

The Savior reigns
The Savior is in power

Let men their songs employ
Let everyone sing their songs

While fields and floods
At the same time as fields and floods

Rocks, hills and plains
Even rocks, hills, and plains

Repeat the sounding joy
Rejoice and sing out loud

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Sing out loud, and continue singing out loud

He rules the world
He is in control of the world

With truth and grace
In a fair and just manner

And makes the nations prove
And proves it to the entire world

The glories of his righteousness
The greatness of His fairness

And wonders of his love
And the amazing depth of His love

And wonders, and wonders of his love
And the amazing depth of His love, yes, the amazing depth of His love

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edith Bergdahl, Traditional, Nat Cole

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