Joy to the World
Ken and Leslie Bier Lyrics


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Joy to the world, the Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let e-every-why hear-ear-eart prepar-are Hi-I'm roo-oo-om
And heaven and nature sing (and heaven and nature sing)
And heaven and nature sing (and heaven and nature sing)
And hea-eaven, and hea-eaven and nature sing

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let men their so-ongs e-employ
While fie-ields a-and floo-oo-oods
Rocks, hi-ills a-and plai-ai-ains
Repeat the sounding joy (repeat the sounding joy)
Repeat the sounding joy (repeat the sounding joy)
Repea-eat, repea-eat the sounding joy

Ohh-oh, Ohh-oh, Ohh-oh, Ohh-oh
No more let sin and sorrow grow
Nor thorns infest the ground
He co-omes to-oo ma-a-ake His ble-essings flow-ow-ow
Far as the curse is found (far as the curse is found)
Far as the curse is found (far as the curse is found)
far a-as, far a-as the curse is found

For He rules the world with tru-uth a-and grace
And makes the na-atio-ion prove
The glo-ories o-of His ri-ighteousne-e-ess
And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love)
And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love)
And wo-onders, wo-onders of Hi-is love





Joy to the world, the Lord has come

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the Christmas carol, "Joy to the World" by Ken and Leslie Bier. The song celebrates the arrival of the Lord and encourages all to prepare him room in their hearts. The first verse describes the Lord's arrival in heaven and nature singing, indicating universal joy and celebration. The second verse suggests that the Savior reigns, and people should employ their songs while plowing fields and progressing through life. The third verse sees the end of sin and sorrow, with blessings flowing and enlightenment spreading far and wide. The fourth verse speaks about the Lord's rule with truth and grace, and the nation proving his righteousness and love.


The primary message of this iconic Christmas song is that the Lord has come, and his arrival brings unbridled joy and hope to the world. The music's rhythm and melody, coupled with the inspiring lyrics, are inspiring and invite listeners to participate in the celebration. The song communicates a universal message of hope, and it is easy to see why it is such a beloved Christmas carol for believers and non-believers alike.


Line by Line Meaning

Joy to the world, the Lord has come
Let there be happiness everywhere, for the Lord has arrived.


Let earth receive her King
All living beings on Earth should welcome their King with open arms.


Let e-every-why hear-ear-eart prepar-are Hi-I'm roo-oo-om And heaven and nature sing (and heaven and nature sing) And heaven and nature sing (and heaven and nature sing) And hea-eaven, and hea-eaven and nature sing
Let every heart and every place prepare room for Him, so that even heaven and nature could sing joyful praises of His arrival.


Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let there be happiness all around, for the Savior has taken control.


Let men their so-ongs e-employ While fie-ields a-and floo-oo-oods Rocks, hi-ills a-and plai-ai-ains Repeat the sounding joy (repeat the sounding joy) Repeat the sounding joy (repeat the sounding joy) Repea-eat, repea-eat the sounding joy
Let everyone sing songs of praise, and every part of nature, such as fields, floods, rocks, hills, and plains, echo the joyful sound of His rule.


No more let sin and sorrow grow Nor thorns infest the ground He co-omes to-oo ma-a-ake His ble-essings flow-ow-ow Far as the curse is found (far as the curse is found) Far as the curse is found (far as the curse is found) far a-as, far a-as the curse is found
He has arrived to stop the growth of sin and sorrow, and to eliminate any presence of negativity, just as His blessings flow everywhere, as far as the curse exists.


For He rules the world with tru-uth a-and grace And makes the na-atio-ion prove The glo-ories o-of His ri-ighteousne-e-ess And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love) And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love) And wo-onders, wo-onders of Hi-is love
He rules the entire world with truth and grace, and the whole nation can testify to the glorious righteousness of His love, which causes us to wonder at its greatness.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL, ISAAC WATTS

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