A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised by his aunt, Gertrude Franklin. He developed a talent for music early, playing the piano at age four and becoming music director of his church at age eleven. After getting kicked out of school in his teenaged years, having a girlfriend become pregnant, and after a friend was shot to death he returned to the church. After leading the DFW Mass Choir at the 1990 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention, he organized "The Family", a seventeen-voice choir, in 1992 and began his recording career.
He has integrated hip hop styles with gospel themes in albums such as The Nu Nation Project and God's Property, which achieved success on the Billboard Pop Album, R&B and gospel charts.
Franklin has collaborated with the biggest names in gospel music, including Tonex, Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Crystal Lewis, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jaci Valesquez, and Willie Neal Johnson. He also has displayed a willingness to collaborate with artists in the secular realm, including Bono, Mary J. Blige, Crystal Lewis, and R Kelly in the hit single, "Lean on Me."
On October 4, 2005, his new long-awaited album Hero was released, with latest single Looking for You.
Franklin's songs are published by Zomba Music Publishing, a division of BMG Music Publishing.
Joy
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Don't take your joy away
I know that I have done wrong
But I'm asking You as I sing this song
Don't take your joy away
Don't take it
I can't make it
I can't live without it
Restore unto me the joy of my salvation
Make me Jesus a new creation
Shake me and make me
Hold me and mold me
Choose me and use me
Chastise me
Revive me
The song "Joy" by Kirk Franklin is an exuberant celebration of the joy and hope that comes from faith in God. The lyrics describe the deep, soul-stirring joy that the singer feels as a result of their relationship with God. The repeated refrain of "joy in my soul" underscores the central message of the song: that through faith in God, we can experience a profound and lasting sense of joy and fulfillment.
The verses of the song describe the ways in which the singer finds joy and hope in difficult circumstances. Early in the morning, before the break of day, they ask God to make them whole. In moments of weakness and despair, they turn to God for strength and guidance. And in the midst of adversity and want, they trust in God's providence and ability to provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy, joy, God's great joy
The joy that comes from God is truly great
Joy, joy, down in my soul
This joy is deep within me, penetrating my soul
Sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
The joy that comes from God is sweet and beautiful, and it saves my soul
Oh, joy, joy in my soul
This joy fills my soul
Early in the morning, before the break of day
At the start of each day, I ask the Lord to make me whole
I asked the Lord to make me whole
I ask God to make me complete, lacking nothing
He holds me and the Lord keeps me
God holds me and protects me
Listen, when I get weak and I can't go on
When I feel weak and unable to continue, I turn to Jesus
Thank you, Jesus, I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
I am filled with hope and joy because of Jesus
Late in the midnight hour I talk to my God
When it is late at night and everyone is asleep, I talk to God
And He gives me joy, joy in my soul, thank you Jesus
God fills me with joy and I thank Jesus for it
One of these all mornings it won't be very long
One of these days, it won't be long before I go home to Heaven
You just might look for me, but I'm going on home
When I leave this earth, I will be going to my heavenly home
I'm going up to glory where I'm gonna sing and shout
In Heaven, I will sing and shout with joy
Can y'all help me sing joy
Can everyone help me sing about the joy that comes from God?
It is sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
God's joy is sweet, beautiful, and saves my soul
Do you know what I call Him? Listen!
Do you know how I refer to God? Listen!
The Master's joy (the Master's joy)
God's joy is the joy of the Master, the one who rules over all
My Master, my Master's joy, yeah, yeah, yeah , yeah
God is not only the source of joy, but He is also my Master
Listen, my Savior's joy (my Savior's joy)
God's joy is also the joy of my Savior
The lily of the valley (the lily of the valley, joy)
God is also like a lily of the valley, beautiful and fragrant, and His joy is with me
In the midnight hour (in the midnight hour, joy)
Even in the darkest times, God's joy is with me
He gives me strength and power (He gives me strength and power, joy)
God strengthens me and gives me the power to overcome, and His joy is with me
No food on the table (no food on the table, joy)
Even when I have nothing to eat, God's joy sustains me
Thank You, Jesus, I know that He is able (I know that He is able, joy)
I thank Jesus because I know God is able to do anything, and His joy is with me
Hey hey hey, joy
This repeated phrase emphasizes the joy that comes from God
Do you have that joy? Do you have that joy?
Challenging listeners to consider if they have the same joy that comes from God
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weberlds
Joy
Georgia Mass Choir
Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul
Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul
Early in the morning, before the break of day
I asked the lord, if he would make me whole
The lord saved me, and the keeps me
Oh joy, joy in my soul
When I get weak, and I cant go on
I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
Late in the midnight hour, I turn to god and he gives me joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
One of these old mornings, it won't be very long
You just might look for me, but I'm going home
I'm going home to glory and I'm going to shout oh joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Alpha and omega joy
In the midnight hour joy
He gives me strength and power joy
No food on the table joy
My savior joy
Oh, joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Ooh
@juninho8190
Joy (Tradução)
Chorus:
Alegria, alegria, minha doce alegria
Alegria, alegria, da minha alma
Doce, alma, bela economia de alegria
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma
Ouça a música, o som dos anjos
Venha e veja a criança que pode torná-lo todo
Deitado em uma manjedoura, longe do mal e perigo
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma (2)
coro
Ele é enviado de cima, esse dom especial de amor
Ele é enviado de cima, esse dom especial de amor
Mais prescious do que a prata ou ouro
Ele foi enviado este feriado, para tirar a dor
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma (2)
Vá dizer isso na montanha, gritou de um vale
Diga a eles do bebê em panos
Meio de renation, a alegria da celebração
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma ......
Caminho profunda alegria, alegria indizível
Eu tenho alegria ... na minha alma ...
Na minha alma
@tabeakalimeris1230
Lyrics:
Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul
Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul
Early in the morning, before the break of day
I asked the lord, if he would make me whole
The lord saved me, and the keeps me
Oh joy, joy in my soul
When I get weak, and I cant go on
I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
Late in the midnight hour, I turn to god and he gives me joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
One of these old mornings, it won't be very long
You just might look for me, but I'm going home
I'm going home to glory and I'm going to shout oh joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Alpha and omega joy
In the midnight hour joy
He gives me strength and power joy
No food on the table joy
My savior joy
Oh, joy
Oh joy, joy in my soul
Ooh
@francesshealingpoemsfortwo5734
Come, Holy Spirit, Come - The whole spirit of God's Love embodied in us, anointed by The Anointed One , The One Anointed with the whole spirit of God's Love, namely Jesus Christ who will anoint us when we attain to His Love by turning away from sin which is anti to Christ's Love made whole and One in us, our body, The Temple for God's moral Love to dwell, Amen.
Time for change and restoration of mankind 🕊💖🕊#Armageddon
#trust #peace #security #NewJerusalem #Zion #Loveisnotacortisol but an endorphin blood made whole and One in us through Jesus Christ Amen Ameen Shalom Namaste peace to All Nations for Healing All Nations for Twofold Peace and Heaven on Earth, Heaven on Earth Amen 🕊💖🕊
Pentecost 2019
https://youtu.be/UzHCzOQJfOI
https://youtu.be/5QBQRqquQu0
https://youtu.be/fDc09FobOGo
https://youtu.be/wrkU-pwkMtg
https://youtu.be/VGpBe1Zx5Vs
https://youtu.be/GmK4VHpJwjk
@icqii9588
Early in the morning
Before the break of day
I ask the lord to make me whole
He holds me and He keeps me
Ohh joy, joy in my soul
When I get weak and I can't go on
I feel like all my hope is gone now
Late in the midnight hour
He talks to me and gives me joy
Ohh joy, joy in my soul
One of these whole mornings
And it won't be very long
You gonna look for me
And I'd be gone home
I'm going up to the Lord
I'm goin' let us sing and shout
@danielhosianna2633
Black Brothers and Sisters are the best in music worship our Lord. Greets from germany God bless you all ❤
@hudsonbartley2493
Its true. Amen and Amen.
@cynthiawhyte4541
This song newer grows old. What an anointing? Praise God for raising up such a choir. What a blessing to be able to draw on this JOY when the dark moments surface. Hallelujah!
@deborahjohnson912
Don't nobody wanna talk about how they just casually switched piano players and neither one of them missed a single beat or note....
@nyashangandu7660
It is the sweet spirit of God (2024 Diaries)
@GabrielFrois.
Not even a single one 🔥
@Brandon-0300
Never seen Westbrook and MJ go this hard off the court! God is good!!!
@alessandrotomas7145
Os corais americanos demonstram muita alegria quando louvam ao Senhor Jesus
@PonchMuniz
Oh, I love it!!! The joy of the Lord is our strength, Pandemic or no Pandemic!!! You know what? Let’s create a pandemic of joy & praise to the Lord throughout the earth ushering the presence and revival all over the earth!!!!! Just do like Jesus did.....scream out His Name!!!! Jesus!!!!!
@lindalyte7307
@ PonchMuniz/Amen....JESUS!!!!!!